"I would say that the biggest difference is that Orkla has the whole supply chain, you can work with everything from product development, marketing, economy, IT, M&A, HR etc. We also have some of the strongest consumer brands in Norway, and I think it’s cool to have some sort of affiliation to."
- Christoffer van Garderen
What is your background?
Education: Bachelor’s degree in management at Oslo university. Master’s degree in international business at UPC/EAE Business School in Barcelona.
What is your role at Orkla?
Senior adviser at Orkla IT:
Development of communication plan and ensure implementation of the digital strategy.
Anchoring to management groups and other relevant stakeholders
Contribute to the further development of the digital workplace in Orkla
Responsibility for follow-up and further development of our ambassador network
Advise Orkla employees in IT and economy.
What is the best part of working here?
Nice colleagues, possibilities for intern mobilization, travel if you want to, social gatherings, relevant courses for you to become a more attractive employee, flexible work hours.
How does Orkla differ from other companies, especially within the FMCG sector?
I would say that the biggest difference is that Orkla has the whole supply chain, you can work with everything from product development, marketing, economy, IT, M&A, HR etc. We also have some of the strongest consumer brands in Norway, and I think it’s cool to have some sort of affiliation to.
What is your favorite product and why?
Gotta be “SMASH” just because its sweet and salty.