Among the names mentioned on the list are Økokrim chief Pål Lønseth from Kristiansund, Avinor CEO Abraham Foss from Hvittingfoss and Helse Nord director Jonny Lennart Brodersen from Bodø, writes Defense Forum.
Two representatives of the Storting must also be present. These are Odd Harald Hovland (Ap) from Bømlo and Tor André Johnsen (Frp) from Hamar.
The theme for this spring’s course is “Europe-Middle East, security policy challenges with relevance for Norway”. In addition to the 19 civilian participants, there will be around ten military participants, according to the Norwegian Armed Forces College. The course runs from 20 January to 11 April.
The full list of participants is as follows:
* Odd Harald Hovland, Storting representative (A) Stortinget
* Tor André Johnsen, Storting representative (Frp) Stortinget
* Christine Fjeldstad, senior adviser in the Prime Minister’s office
* Øystein Johannessen, Assistant State Administrator The State Administrator in Trøndelag
* Ingrid Dåsnes, head of communications at the Ministry of Defence
* Torunn Salomonsen Holmberg, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General
* Pål Kulø Lønseth, head of Økokrim
* Tove Kristin Flølo, expedition manager, Ministry of Transport
* Petter Nesser, chief researcher, Norwegian Defense Research Institute
* Sesella Kathrine Hanseth, department director, Defense Staff
* Tom Røseth, associate professor Staff School
* Abraham Foss, CEO of Avinor
* Jonny Lennart Brodersen, director Health nord RHF
* Lars Skjønnås, municipal director Narvik municipality
* Christian Skottun, CEO Telenor Svalbard
* Marte Indregard, executive vice president Ground Network Kongsberg Satellite Services AS
* Christian Stav, CEO Nord-Trøndelag Elektrisitetsverk AS
* Helle Bøe Øverbye, division director Innovation Norway
* Anne Katrine Førli, head of duty at NRK
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**Interview with Økokrim Chief Pål Lønseth on Participation in the Defense Leadership Course**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, Pål. As the chief of Økokrim, you’ve been named among several notable figures participating in the upcoming Defense Leadership Course. Can you share what this opportunity means to you and your agency?
**Pål Lønseth:** Thank you for having me. This course presents a significant opportunity not just for personal development, but for enhancing collaboration between various sectors—law enforcement, aviation, and health. By participating, I believe we can strengthen our collective understanding of security challenges.
**Editor:** It’s interesting to see leaders from different sectors, like Avinor’s CEO Abraham Foss and Helse Nord’s director Jonny Lennart Brodersen, coming together. How do you see these diverse perspectives enriching the course?
**Pål Lønseth:** Absolutely. Each sector faces unique challenges, and by sharing insights and strategies, we can devise more holistic approaches to national security. For example, safety in aviation has ramifications that touch upon law enforcement and public health, so interacting with leaders from those fields will be quite beneficial.
**Editor:** The course will also include representatives from the Storting, notably Odd Harald Hovland from the Labour Party. How important is political representation in discussions surrounding national security?
**Pål Lønseth:** It’s crucial. Policymakers provide insight into the legislative framework that supports our operations. Their perspectives facilitate dialogue on how laws can evolve in response to new challenges. By including them, we ensure that our discussions are well-rounded and grounded in reality.
**Editor:** Looking ahead, what are your personal goals for attending this course?
**Pål Lønseth:** My goal is to foster deeper collaboration between our agencies, promote best practices in tackling crime, and to advocate for policies that enhance our collective security posture. I hope to leave the course with actionable insights that can be applied back at Økokrim.
**Editor:** Thank you, Pål. It will be interesting to see how these discussions unfold and what collaborations will emerge from this initiative.
**Pål Lønseth:** Thank you for the opportunity to share my thoughts!
