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We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming seminar, "Ensuring Sustainable consumption and production patterns: Sharing Best Practices by Prominent Norwegian Brands," co-organized by Team Norway.
There is a need for change in our consumption habits and shifting our production patterns and energy supplies to more sustainable ones – this is key to sustain the livelihoods of current and future generations (SDG 12).
We are seeing promising changes in industries, showing increased levels of commitment and awareness that sustainability should be at the core of business practices.
It is vital to learn from successful initiatives that are making a meaningful impact. This event is designed to showcase Norwegian approaches to sustainability and facilitate the exchange of valuable insights from some of Norway's leading brands renowned for their commitment to sustainable practices.
The seminar will feature a dynamic panel discussion with representatives from various prominent Norwegian brands, who will share their experiences and key sustainability initiatives. These companies will highlight the innovative strategies they employ to enhance sustainability within their operations and product offerings.
You will gain insights on essential topics, including the most effective approaches to making their practices and production more sustainable, sustainability reporting, key success factors for meeting increasing sustainability demands and promoting sustainability among their consumers, and valuable learnings from seeking to ensure sustainability in Norway compared to China. Additionally, the discussion will cover other relevant issues that will certainly address your interests.
This seminar presents a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue with industry experts and learn from their experiences. Not only will this event deepen your understanding of sustainability within the consumer product sector, but it will also provide a great networking opportunity with like-minded professionals.
Speakers:
Thon Hotels: Morten Thorvaldsen, CEO
Aker Biomarine: Andre Erikson, Chief Commercial Officer HHI
Tine: Helle Huseby, Head of Trade Policy
VOSS: Hao Zhong, Head of Marketing China
Norwegian Seafood Council: Christian Chramer, CEO
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Moderator
Heidi Berg, Sustainability and ESG Director at DI China, Vice Chair in Shanghai at NBA China
Date: 6 November 2024
Time:
16:00 - 16:30 Registration & Networking - Finger foods and drinks will be provided
16:30 - 17:30 Seminar
Venue: 3F, Function Room 1, The St. Regis Shanghai Jingan, No. 1008 Beijing West Road, Jingan District, Shanghai
上海静安瑞吉酒店, 三楼 多功能厅1号, 北京西路1008号，上海
This seminar is open to all participants for registration, NOT limited to NBA members
Speakers
Eriksen André
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) for Human Health Ingredients at Aker Biomarine
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Eriksen
André
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) for Human Health Ingredients at Aker Biomarine
André Eriksen is the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) for Human Health Ingredients at Aker Biomarine. The company is specialized in commercialization of premium health ingredients and a global leader in sustainably sourced Omega 3 ingredients.
André lives in Oslo, Norway where Aker Biomarine has its headquarters. He has worked for Aker Biomarine for the entirety of his career and held various positions centered around sales analytics and commercial strategies. With Aker he launched a $15m FMCG brand in the United States before moving into the ingredients side of the business.
In his current position, he leads the company’s sales organization with 33 employees in 17 locations worldwide. Their products are distributed to more than 60 countries in all the world’s continents.
Christian
Chramer
CEO of Norwegian Seafood Council
Christian Chramer is the CEO of the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC). He holds a bachelor’s degree in international politics and an MBA in Business and organization from UiT - The Arctic University of Norway.
In his professional career Chramer has held various positions in public and private organizations and companies. Having served as an army officer in the Norwegian Army he became Director of Communications and Fisheries Representative in South-East Asia for the Norwegian Seafood Council between 2007 and 2015.
In the period between 2015 and 2022 he held several roles within the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise, both at the regional level and in the organization’s top management. He returned to the NSC in October 2022 in the role as the company’s CEO.
Christian is married and have to sons. He lives in Tromsø, Norway where NSC has its head office.
Helle Huseby
Head of Trade Policy at Tine
Helle Huseby is head of trade policy and government relations in the Norwegian dairy company TINE, but also works with food policy and food industry regulations in general. She has previously worked for the Norwegian Agriculture Agency. Helle holds a master’s in environmental sciences and natural resource management from NMBU.
With more than 20 years of personal and professional commitment in the area of government and industry relations for agriculture, she has a deep understanding of the whole value chain. She works within several areas where sustainability, nutrition and politics meet. Helle has a proven track of collaboration and communication skills, work and leadership in international organizations.
With a passion for dairy, she has followed the workflow of the different IDF bodies from her position as Board member and now as chair of IDFs largest standing committee: SC Dairy Policies and Economics.
Morten
Thorvaldsen
CEO of Thon Hotels
More than 30 years of experience in the Norwegian Hotel Industry. Started with 3 hotels, today there are over 90 hotels in Norway, Sweden, Denmark & Benelux.
Morten is
Member of the board, Olav Thon Foundation (owner of Thon Hotels) Vice President NHO Reiseliv Norway Vice President of Hotrec Board Member of Norwegian Council for Culture and Tourism appointed by the Norwegian Government Honorary Member of Cornell Hotel Society Chairman Destination Skei Norway Member of the board, Lillestrøm 2020 Member of the board, Bank Lillestrøm
Hao Zhong
Head of Marketing at VOSS China
Mr. Zhong Hao has over 15 years of experience in brand marketing and consumer goods investment. He has held marketing management positions for prominent consumer brands, including Sam's Club and Kimberly-Clark China. Currently, Mr. Zhong serves as the Head of Marketing for VOSS China.
Mr. Zhong keeps trying to find sustainable solutions for the packaging of VOSS water products. With his efforts, VOSS China first launched packaging mineral water with 100% recyclable aluminum material ahead of other regional markets.
Moderator
Heidi Berg
ESG Director of DI China
Ms. Heidi Berg, Norwegian, Sustainability and ESG Director at DI China. Heidi has experience from working with Norwegian international businesses for fourteen years: In the public investment fund Norfund, later in Telenor Asia (in India, Bangladesh and Thailand) and for the last six years in various roles connecting Norway to China. Over the last couple of years Heidi has become a well-known capacity on ESG and sustainability in the international business community in Shanghai, delivering training and education as well as keynote speeches at events.Heidi is a keen student both of Chinese language, politics and economics, and has a strong network among academia and experts. She holds a Masters of International Management from the Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration in Bergen (NHH).
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