Hilde Merete Aasheim Explained

Hilde Merete Aasheim
Birth Place:Larvik, Norway
Alma Mater:Norwegian School of Economics
Occupation:Business executive
Employer:Elkem
Norsk Hydro

Hilde Merete Aasheim (born 1958) is a Norwegian business executive. She served as chief executive officer of aluminium and renewable energy company Norsk Hydro from May 2019 to May 2024.

Personal life and career

Born in Larvik 1958, Aasheim is married to Tom Erling Mikkelsen. She is mother of comedian and program host .

Aasheim was educated as economist from the Norwegian School of Economics, as well as a statutory auditor.

She worked for the company Elkem from 1986 to 2005, assuming various administrative positions. She was assigned with Norsk Hydro from 2005 to 2024. In 2019 she was appointed chief executive officer of Norsk Hydro, succeeding Svein Richard Brandtzæg.[1] In May 2024, she stepped down as CEO of Hydro, succeeded by Eivind Kallevik.

Aasheim has also chaired the board of the Federation of Norwegian Industries.

She was ranked 60th on Fortune's list of Most Powerful Women in 2023.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hilde Merete Aasheim blir Hydros første kvinnelige toppsjef . tu.no . no . 18 March 2019 . 17 February 2024 .
  2. Web site: Most Powerful Women . Fortune . en.