World citizen reflecting from inside the industry that unites our world´s markets, the core bloodstream of a global society… Always curious, open to learn & develop. With a heart beating for sustainable capitalism, diversity and entrepreneurship.
In the media
Short bio: Birgit Liodden (35) is among the most profiled young shipping female executives globally, and fronted the first public #MeToo discussions in shipping. For the past 10 years she has promoted the next generation, diversity, sustainability and the need for change. Liodden is Director of Sustainability, Ocean Industries & Communication in Oslo Business Region, and initiator of their project to realize Oslo’s potential as the world’s capital for ocean entrepreneurs.
Liodden holds board roles in The Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue, RS Sea Rescue Academy, Bellona, WISTA Norway and Ocean Industry Forum Oslo Region. She is the first female Director of Nor-Shipping, and Founder & first Secretary General of YoungShip International. Her maritime background includes 5 years at Wilh. Wilhelmsen corporate head office, working on global HR&IT projects, and 4,5 years as entrepreneur, working with a.o. Nor-Shipping, OECD, Wilhelmsen Maritime Services and Sea Trucks Nigeria. She has figured on a number of leadership rankings, was awarded Shipping Name of The Year in Norway (2012), and was a finalist for World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders 2018.
“Who would hire John Fredriksen today?” I challenge the industry to invest in young outsiders with practical and entrepreneurial skills and think outside the box when hiring people, in my first column for the new Norwegian web paper http://www.maritime.no, launched by media house Schibsted. October 2014
Live studio interview on national Norwegian evening news (NRK Dagsrevyen) 14. May 2014, on the lack of visible female leaders in business (and the maritime industry), and my views on how to change this moving forward.Norwegian business magazine Kapital, featured in the list “Women in the wind” (female Norwegian leaders who nearly made the 100 Most Powerful Women list), May 2014. Sjöfartstidningen, Februar 2014Portrettintervju i Kapital juni 2013; De nye businesstalenteneProvoking and challenging the industry, and attracting attention all the way down under. June 2013, Lloyd´s List AustraliaStirring things up at the IMO (United Nations´International Maritime Organisation) Ship Safety Symposium to mark the Titanic 100 year anniversary. Featured in BIMCOs global newsletter. London, June 2013. Quoting the article; “Inevitably the most disruptive presentation of the afternoon came from the youngest person, Birgit Liodden, founder of Norway´s YoungShip and campaigner for the next generation involvement in an industry she fears is failing desperately behind in the race to secure the talents it needs.”Profile interview in the Maritime Professional magazine, Q2 2013, in connection with the CMA 2013. Stamford, Connecticut.Artikkel i VG mars 2013 vedr. kvinner i shippingVG juni 2013; Blant Norges 10 viktigste kvinnelige rollemodeller for fremtiden
E24.no, mai 2012; WISTA Leadership Award 2012FN/IMO 2013; Blant frontfigurene i kampanjen Women at the Helm
Featured in Lloyd´s List Next Generation issue, May 2012. Ranked among 17 young global leaders in the “On our radar” section, profiling selected young talents without family ties to the industry, who are considered central leaders for the future.Portrait interview with Fairplay´s editor Richard Clayton on modern leadership, challenging the maritime industry to work more holistic and long-term on recruiting the right competence. (London, April 2012)VG Mars 2013, KronikkE24.no, juni 2012; WISTA Leadership Award, Bølgen & Moi TjuvholmenFeatured on female business web magazine http://www.hegnarkvinner.no about the LeaderShip Award 2012. 19 April 2012, NorwayParis, October 2012: WISTA International ConferenceLloyd´s List March 2013, CMA 2013 Stamford / N.Y.Lloyd´s List 2012, Column publishedLloyd´s List, December 2013: New generation of mediaNavigare (Sjøfartsdirektoratet), Juni 2012: WISTA Leadership Award
Portrait interview connected to Nor-Shipping 2011 and the launch of the very first Ocean Talent Camp (Nor-Shipping Campus)
Sjöfartstidningen, Februar 2014
Featured in Lloyd´s List Next Generation issue, May 2012. Ranked among 17 young global leaders in the “On our radar” section, profiling selected young talents without family ties to the industry, who are considered central leaders for the future.
