Unilever’s potential exit from its Foods division could reshape Big Food, triggering supply‑chain shifts, leadership changes, and major competitive realignment.
Ole Petter Melleby has more than 20 years’ experience in executive search, leading C-suite, board, and other senior-level searches for Norwegian and international clients. A highly astute generalist with a strong track record, he works with various types of organizations and industries including consumer products, retail, PE-owned companies, professional services, NGOs and foundations.
Professional Focus
- Over 20 years’ experience in executive and board search
- Extensive track record of searches for C-suite, board, director and other functional leadership roles in sales, finance, human resources, business development and strategy
- Industry and organizational expertise in consumer & retail, strong branded companies, PE-owned companies, professional services, NGOs and foundations
- Deep insight into research and analysis, internal recruitment processes, and organizational development
- Native Norwegian, fluent in English
Business Expertise
Partner and Managing Partner at Norway’s leading executive search firm; additional roles over the course of more than 20 years with the firm include Head of Research and Research Manager
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Master’s degree from London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE); further studies in business economics at BI Norwegian Business School
- Bachelor’s degree from University of Oslo (UiO)
- Cut-e, SHL, OPQ, G+ Certifications
Affiliations & Awards
- Electoral Committee Member, Norwegian Confederation of Sports
- Electoral Committee Member, Norwegian Ice Hockey Federation
- Founding Member and former Chairman, LSE Alumni Norway
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