Two new additions to the Nores family have arrived

On May 1st, we welcomed Leif Mikkelborg as our new Purchasing Manager and Malin Bech, who is joining as our new Marketing Manager at Nores.

Leif Mikkelborg holds a Bachelor of Business from Oslo/Australia and began his career at ICA Norway, holding various positions in import and logistics before moving into central category and purchasing roles. After 10 years with the group, he transitioned to the supplier side, working for several years at both Unilever Norway and Orkla Foods Norway, again within category and purchasing. Leif possesses broad and in-depth knowledge from both sides of the table, as well as a strong understanding of the value chain across different industries. After approximately 15 years in the grocery sector, he changed industries and started as Category and Purchasing Manager at Malorama (later acquired by Mestergruppen).

- I have been really looking forward to starting at Nores. For me, this is a change of industry, and I am confident that my background is relevant for handling it. Leading up to my start, I have only heard positive things about both Nores and our members, not to mention the industry as a whole. Both the Noresdagen event at Storefjell, which I was fortunate enough to attend, and the few weeks I have been here, have reinforced that impression. There is a lot of new information to take in, but I am very excited to get properly started and contribute with my expertise and experience. With the help of wonderful, enthusiastic, and competent colleagues, as well as our other partners, this is a journey I hope and expect will be interesting, challenging, and, not least, fun, says Leif.

Malin Bech holds a Master of Creative Industries from Queensland University of Technology and has over 15 years of experience in marketing, content, and project management. After starting her career as a project manager in the advertising industry, her journey has taken her through roles in aid organizations and loyalty programs within banking and finance. She has previously led digital sales and marketing for TUI in Norway, and most recently worked as a content specialist at Godtlevert and Adams Matkasse. Now, she is looking forward to utilizing her broad knowledge and experience in marketing to create inspiring, exciting, and relevant member and market communication at Nores.

- I have always had a special place in my heart for the hotel, restaurant, and service industry, and for the ability the people there have to create fantastic experiences for their guests. Like Leif, I am very happy with the great start I had at Noresdagen at Storefjell. There, I truly got to see up close the close ties that members, suppliers, and Nores as an organization have with each other. Now, I am enormously looking forward to becoming part of the Nores family and getting to know all the wonderful members and suppliers we have. Not least, I look forward to contributing to telling all the exciting and inspiring stories of the people behind it all, says Malin.

Please feel free to contact them both when needed:

Leif Mikkelborg - leif@nores.no / Tel: +47 917 61 334

Malin Bech - malinb@nores.no / Tel: +47 472 33 449