Norwegian-Estonian Chamber of Commerce
Board & management
Board & management of the Norwegian-Estonian Chamber of Commerce
Chairperson and Vice
Board & management
Board & management of the Norwegian-Estonian Chamber of Commerce
Chairperson and Vice
Chairperson and Vice
Kristiina Koel
Chaiperson / Orkla Accounting Centre Manager
Kristiina has a long and solid background in banking and finance, where the last ten years have been busy building up Orkla Group Accounting Centre in Tallinn. Today the Centre handles approximately 70% of Group turnover. We have been used by EAS as a promo site for possible investors to enter the Estonian market. Prior to joining Orkla, Kristiina worked for a Scandinavian banking group in various positions, which involved a lot of cross-border interactions with different sites and corporations for more than 15 years, which has given her excellent knowledge about cultural differences. Kristiina's strongest competencies in today`s rapidly changing world are change management and business innovation. Also, have strong knowledge of investing in Estonian service center fields.
Hans Magnar Aanensen
Vice / CEO of Karmsund Group AS
Hans has an engineering background, working mainly with the manufacturing of ship and offshore equipment in Norway, and today he is the CEO of Karmsund Group AS, Norway. Karmsund Group operates in the field of maritime logistics and services to the aquaculture and offshore industry in Norway. Hans first visited Estonia in 2001, and Karmsund Group established their first company in Estonia in 2002, initially in production, but today’s primary focus is real estate.
Board members
Anneli Andersen
Founder and owner of Export2Norway AS
Anneli Andersen has been working with the Norwegian market since 2007 and brings over 20 years of experience in export sales and business development. Throughout her career, Anneli has worked with global corporations and Baltic business owners, building a robust track record in both B2B and B2C industries across Europe. Her expertise lies in navigating multi-country business development, today with a full focus on the Norwegian market. As the founder and owner of Export2Norway, Anneli's mission is to help Estonian companies succeed in the Norwegian market. Her hands-on approach and extensive experience make her a valuable partner for businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in Norway. Anneli is fluent in Norwegian, English and Estonian, and can also manage in Swedish, Danish, Finnish and Russian speaking environments. When not busy building business relations, you will find Anneli sailing or travelling.
Jan Olav Gårdvik
Jan Olav Gårdvik hails from Sandnessjøen in North Norway and currently works offshore in the North Sea. He has been a resident of Tallinn for the past five years and is a proud father of a ten-year-old daughter. Jan Olav runs a budding consultancy business in Tallinn, which he hopes to expand in the near future.
Marco Iovino
Partner and CEO at SBM FastWood OÜ
Marco is a self-made entrepreneur with a long experience in the added-value wood industry and over 20 years of focus in the Baltic States. He co-founded SBM FastWood OÜ in 2010 and nowadays, the Company’s product range consists mainly of modified wood materials and engineered products tailormade for the project market and other international market segments that require solutions with high quality, performance, and customer service. Being half Danish and half Italian and having lived in both countries earlier, Marco has a multicultural background and speaks several languages. Marco is committed as a Board member in NECC to working transparently for a higher value to all members.
Jaanus Stern
Attorney at law, LEADELL Pilv AS
Jaanus has had a connection with Norway since his university studies when he spent summers in Norway. After graduating with BA and MA in Law from University of Tartu, he studied at the international summer schools of the University of Oslo. He is foremost an expert in Estonian law, but he also supports clients in the Norwegian legal and economic environment. Jaanus as well speaks Norwegian.
Ivar Andreassen
Management
Sandra Saar
General manager of the Norwegian-Estonian Chamber of Commerce
Sandra has been serving as the General Manager of the Norwegian-Estonian Chamber of Commerce since 2018. Sandra has been living and working in Norway for over 6 years, and speaks therefore very well Norwegian. She has a background in marketing, sales, project coordination and entrepreneurship. Sandra is currently executing her master studies in international law. With a passion for exploring cross-border opportunities, she is eager to collaborate and create a brighter future together.
Kristiina Koel
Chaiperson / Orkla Accounting Centre Manager
Kristiina has a long and solid background in banking and finance, where the last ten years have been busy building up Orkla Group Accounting Centre in Tallinn. Today the Centre handles approximately 70% of Group turnover. We have been used by EAS as a promo site for possible investors to enter the Estonian market. Prior to joining Orkla, Kristiina worked for a Scandinavian banking group in various positions, which involved a lot of cross-border interactions with different sites and corporations for more than 15 years, which has given her excellent knowledge about cultural differences. Kristiina's strongest competencies in today`s rapidly changing world are change management and business innovation. Also, have strong knowledge of investing in Estonian service center fields.
Hans Magnar Aanensen
Vice / CEO of Karmsund Group AS
Hans has an engineering background, working mainly with the manufacturing of ship and offshore equipment in Norway, and today he is the CEO of Karmsund Group AS, Norway. Karmsund Group operates in the field of maritime logistics and services to the aquaculture and offshore industry in Norway. Hans first visited Estonia in 2001, and Karmsund Group established their first company in Estonia in 2002, initially in production, but today’s primary focus is real estate.
Board members
Anneli Andersen
Founder and owner of Export2Norway
Anneli Andersen has been working with the Norwegian market since 2007 and brings over 20 years of experience in export sales and business development. Throughout her career, Anneli has worked with global corporations and Baltic business owners, building a robust track record in both B2B and B2C industries across Europe. Her expertise lies in navigating multi-country business development, today with a full focus on the Norwegian market. As the founder and owner of Export2Norway, Anneli's mission is to help Estonian companies succeed in the Norwegian market. Her hands-on approach and extensive experience make her a valuable partner for businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in Norway. Anneli is fluent in Norwegian, English and Estonian, and can also manage in Swedish, Danish, Finnish and Russian speaking environments. When not busy building business relations, you will find Anneli sailing or travelling.
Jan Olav Gårdvik
Jan Olav Gårdvik hails from Sandnessjøen in North Norway and currently works offshore in the North Sea. He has been a resident of Tallinn for the past five years and is a proud father of a ten-year-old daughter. Jan Olav runs a budding consultancy business in Tallinn, which he hopes to expand in the near future.
Marco Iovino
Partner and CEO at SBM FastWood OÜ
Marco is a self-made entrepreneur with a long experience in the added-value wood industry and over 20 years of focus in the Baltic States. He co-founded SBM FastWood OÜ in 2010 and nowadays, the Company’s product range consists mainly of modified wood materials and engineered products tailormade for the project market and other international market segments that require solutions with high quality, performance, and customer service. Being half Danish and half Italian and having lived in both countries earlier, Marco has a multicultural background and speaks several languages. Marco is committed as a Board member in NECC to working transparently for a higher value to all members.
Jaanus Stern
Attorney at law, LEADELL Pilv AS
Jaanus has had a connection with Norway since his university studies when he spent summers in Norway. After graduating with BA and MA in Law from University of Tartu, he studied at the international summer schools of the University of Oslo. He is foremost an expert in Estonian law, but he also supports clients in the Norwegian legal and economic environment. Jaanus as well speaks Norwegian.
Ivar Andreassen
Management
Sandra Saar
General manager of the Norwegian-Estonian Chamber of Commerce
Sandra has been serving as the General Manager of the Norwegian-Estonian Chamber of Commerce since 2018. Sandra has been living and working in Norway for over 6 years, and speaks therefore very well Norwegian. She has a background in marketing, sales, project coordination and entrepreneurship. Sandra is currently executing her master studies in international law. With a passion for exploring cross-border opportunities, she is eager to collaborate and create a brighter future together.