Birgitte Lind-Hjertum

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DISC Type : ci

CFO at FLOCEAN

Oslo, Oslo, Norway

Overview

Birgitte Lind-Hjertum is a seasoned financial strategist and the current CFO of Flocean. With a Masters from BI Norwegian Business School, her expertise includes global finance, risk management, and capital raising, having previously secured over USD 1. 7 billion in debt financing at Höegh LNG.

Beyond her extensive career in finance, she possesses a unique background in the arts. Birgitte pursued an education in classical ballet at Old Dominion University, highlighting a distinct combination of analytical and creative disciplines that shapes her perspective.

Unique fact: She was recognized as the second-best Investor Relations Officer (IRO) in the Norwegian mid-cap segment.

Personality Overview

Assertive

Value Driven

Example Seeker

They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.  They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation.

Topics They Care About

Capital Fundraising
She has a proven track record of securing significant capital, recently leading Flocean through successful Series A and A-2 funding rounds to support its growth.
Sustainable Desalination
Passionate about solving global water scarcity through Flocean's environmentally friendly, low-emission subsea desalination system that avoids chemicals and protects ocean life.
Global Finance
Specializes in navigating complex international financial landscapes, including corporate structuring, risk mitigation, and securing various debt products globally.

Media Appearances

Birgitte has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2024
CFO at FLOCEAN
5-2022 - 8-2024
CFO at Aquatiq AS and Aqua pharma Group
5-2021 - 8-2024
CFO at Aqua Pharma Group
4-2017 - 5-2021
Board member at OSLO REDERIFORENING
11-2016 - 4-2021
Vice President Finance at Höegh LNG

Education

1998 - 2003
Master of Business and Economics from BI Norwegian Business School
2000 - 2001
Classic ballet from Old Dominion University

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Exp : 13 Location : Oslo, Oslo, Norway Job Level : Leadership Designation : CFO at FLOCEAN
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Insights For Selling To Birgitte

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them questions to understand their needs better while staying affable
  • Build rapport, it will come handy to handle hard questions later
  • Use phrases like ‘clear proof that’, ‘data shows’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal
  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Birgitte is

  • Clear proof of product value matters to them, followed by others' testimonials and rapport.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Birgitte

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Birgitte move?

  • They like to analyze well and can take their time to reach any decisions.
  • Can Birgitte take some risk or not?

  • They systematically evaluate all decisions and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Birgitte

Personality Compatibility


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