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International Leadership Interview: Tine Jensen, CEO, Discovery Networks Norway

Category: AmCham News

Having previously worked in Barcelona while commuting from where she lived with her family in Dubai, Tine Jensen’s active lifestyle was a useful commodity to have in 2018 – the year Discovery’s Norwegian CEO guided the organization through their first year as the official broadcaster for both the Winter Olympics and the Norwegian top tier football league, while simultaneously leading the company through drastic changes in a fiercely competitive market.

Tine sat down with AmCham to discuss the art of global leadership in an industry being revolutionized by the advent digital platforms, highlighting the importance of being proactive and seeking new challenges along the way.

Source: AmCham

Published: November 6, 2019

Space Programs and Infrastructure: Creating Value Across Industries

Category: AmCham News

Jointly hosted and coordinated by AmCham Norway and the US Embassy, an exclusive roundtable discussion with Dr. Tess Caswell was held at AmCham’s office on October 29. The agenda focused upon how increased investments in space programs and infrastructure will create value across industries as well as barriers for broader collaboration and engagement in the space industry.

Member and partner participants discussed the warp-speed pace of the modern space race and the benefits of the ever-growing ease of space access as well, in addition to some of the challenges that come with regulating space activities, legal responsibilities, and sustainability.

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2019 AmCham Ambassador’s Reception

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A capacity crowd of member company leaders and partner representatives joined US Ambassador Kenneth J. Braithwaite, AmCham Chairman Pål Rokke and Minister of Digitalization Nikolai Astrup at AmCham’s annual member reception at the US Ambassador’s Residence, Villa Otium.

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International Leadership Interview: Cynthia Harris, Chief Marketing Officer, StormGeo

Category: AmCham News

Originally from Silicon Valley, it’s no surprise that StormGeo Chief Marketing Officer Cynthia Harris sees encouraging her employees to innovate, experiment, and take risks as a critical part of international leadership. Harris sat down with AmCham for a dynamic conversation on what it takes to lead in an industry poised to play a key role in the global sustainability agenda going forward.

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Forum Summary: AmCham CFO Forum – September 2019

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AmCham welcomed invited financial leads to Discovery Networks Norway’s Nydalen offices for the latest edition of our CFO Forum. Discovery’s Henrik Stobbe spoke on the importance of financial leadership in industries undergoing rapid transformation, touching upon the evolution of media from linear to digital and the challenges that evolution has brought with it. Stobbe was followed by BI Norwegian Business School’s Paul Ehling, who spoke on the cash vs. investment debate, encouraging attendees to challenge the “cash is king” mentality.

Source: AmCham