ICC Norway & Oslo Chamber of Commerce Appoints New Secretary General, Anne Worsøe

(Photo: Carl Christian Raabe)

Anne Worsøe Appointed Secretary General of International Chamber of Commerce Norway and Chief Executive Officer of Oslo Chamber of Commerce (OCC).

Oslo Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Anne Worsøe as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In this role, Worsøe will also serve as Secretary General of the International Chamber of Commerce Norway (ICC Norway), strengthening the organization’s efforts to promote international trade, business development, and economic collaboration.

Worsøe brings extensive leadership experience from both the private and public sectors, with a strong background in innovation, investments, and international business relations. Her expertise spans multiple industries and global markets, including AI and deep tech, renewable energy, and biotechnology. She was the first CEO of the Norwegian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association before serving as a Diplomat and Director of Innovation Norway in San Francisco and Silicon Valley. During her tenure in the United States, she initiated and co-founded Nordic Innovation House and the startup program TINC. Additionally, Worsøe has been a jury expert at the European Innovation Council Accelerator in Brussels since its launch 2018 and serves on several corporate boards.

– I am honored to take on this role at such a crucial time for global commerce and economic development, says Anne Worsøe.

– As a bipartisan and independent organization, ICC Norway and OCC play an instrumental role in advancing Norwegian businesses on the international stage. I look forward to working closely with our members and partners to further strengthen our position.

With this appointment, OCC reinforces its commitment to providing valuable networking opportunities, advocacy, and business support services to its members.

As Secretary General of ICC Norway, Worsøe will be at the forefront of promoting international trade policies and ethical business standards, supporting Norwegian companies in enhancing their competitiveness and representation in the global market.

– Anne’s track record of leadership, strategic vision, and extensive experience with international business make her well-positioned to lead the ICC Norway and OCC into the future, says Audun Iversen, Chair of the Board of ICC Norway & OCC.

– We are confident that her expertise and leadership will help create opportunities and growth for our members and contribute to the broader business community.

Worsøe officially assumed her new positions on March 1, marking the beginning of an exciting chapter for ICC Norway and OCC.

Contact:

Audun Iversen
Chair of the Board ICC Norway & OCC
auiv@danskebank.com
+47 971 41 487

Rune Rolfsen
CFO ICC Norway & OCC
rune@chamber.no
+47 906 57 706

Anne Worsøe
Secretary General ICC Norway & CEO OCC
anne@chamber.no
+47 906 86 815