Svein Berg began as Managing Director of Nordic Innovation in 2017. Before that he held various positions in Innovation Norway, including Senior Vice President and Regional Director, both in Norway and abroad. Svein has also been CEO of The Norwegian Seafood Council, Director in Norway Seafoods ASA, Director in The Norwegian Industrial and Regional Fund, and an Advisor in the Norwegian Ministry for Local Government. Svein has also served in the Norwegian armed forces. He holds a master’s degree in economics from The University of Oslo.