Our expertecutive team brings
decades of experience in advising companies and investors both in Norway and the USA

CEO, Villard & Partner
Karl Oscar Strøm
Karl Oscar has 30 years of experience in the financial industry, working with business development, communications and day-to-day market operations as both a stock broker and hedge fund manager. He combines investor insight with strong communication skills.
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+47 922 19 068

CEO, StartUSA Inc.
Eivind Heiberg
Based in Minneapolis, Eivind has over 30 years of leadership experience in the finance and insurance sectors. As Honorary Consul General of Norway in Minnesota, he bridges Nordic and American business networks to help companies establish and grow in the US market.​
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+1 (612) 978-9486

Group Chairman
Bjørn Villard
Bjørn is a pioneer in Norwegian investor relations, having advised a large share of companies listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange since the 1990s. He brings deep insight and decades of experience in corporate communication and governance.
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+47 900 30 245​

Group CEO
Jan Villard
Jan is an entrepreneur and strategic advisor with more than 30 years of experience helping companies grow across markets. As Group CEO, he drives strategy and development across the Villard & Partners Group, uniting capital, brand, and US market expertise under one vision for significant growth.
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+47 900 30 250
+ (651) 363-1349

CEO, Minnesota Brand Agency
Christina Øverland Engelsen
Christina is a strategic brand advisor with over two decades of experience helping companies strengthen their market position and achieve sustainable growth. She combines analytical insight with creative clarity, ensuring that brand strategy and business objectives move in step.
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+47 920 28 026