Ketil Eriksen

Board member

Ketil has studied at the Oslo School of Business Administration where he specialized in international marketing, international strategies and corporate finance.

In 1988, Ketil began his professional career within the Orkla Group in Oslo, followed by a marketing career within the Colgate-Palmolive company. From 1995 to 1999, he worked for Spendrups Bryggerier AB (Nordic Beverage Group) before rejoining Colgate as General Manager in 1999. In addition to his GM responsibilities, Ketil has also led various European projects within Colgate-Palmolive and spent significant time in short-term assignments in a number of European countries.

Between 2004-2009 Ketil was the Global CEO of The Absolut Company and later also the president of Vin & Sprit AB.

Ketil currently runs his own investment company focused on
private equity and venture capital.

Ketil has held various Board assignments through the years. He has
served as Chairman of the Swedish Cosmetic, Toiletry and Detergent
Association, Maxxium Worldwide BV and The Absolut Spirits Company Inc (USA).
He has also served on the Board of Almondy AB, Future Brands LLC (USA)
and the Grocery Manufacturers of Sweden.