Karoline Sjøen Andersen (26) is hired as a strategic advisor in Haugaland Næringspark.
She resigned as political advisor to former Minister of Petroleum and Energy Tina Bru when the Solberg government resigned a month ago. Karoline has a master's degree in materials science for energy and nanotechnology and has previously worked as an engineer in sustainable energy and as a project manager in offshore wind. She grew up in Tysvær, has a father from Vindafjord, a mother from Karmøy and has lived in Haugesund for the past 12 years.
- There is undoubtedly enormous potential associated with the green shift in our region, and I want to help ensure that we exploit these opportunities in the best possible way. As a true Haugalander, it's especially nice to work for green industry and value creation in the region. Haugaland Business Park is one of the very few locations in Norway that is ready for major green industrial establishments, and it feels like I'm in the right place at the right time," says Karoline.
Haugaland Business Park is owned by the municipalities of Bokn, Tysvær, Vindafjord, Karmøy and Haugesund, and aims to bring green jobs to the region. The business park consists of 5,000 acres of pre-regulated industrial area and is strategically located in the middle of Haugalandet, with a short distance to both industry and infrastructure.
- "We're delighted to have Karoline on board. She brings with her a wealth of experience that the business park will benefit from. "We're working at a fast pace at the moment, and strategic decisions have to be made on an ongoing basis. That's why it's important to have a broad team, and I think Karoline's contribution will be of great benefit to us going forward," says General Manager Tiril Fjeld.
Jarle Haukås and Finn Sæther are already part of the team. The team will be expanded further, and Haugaland Næringspark is now looking for a communications advisor: https://www.finn.no/job/fulltime/ad.html?finnkode=237384231
Sjøen Andersen is engaged through Fremje AS, initially until April 2022.