Trond Riiber Knudsen

Overview

Trond Riiber Knudsen is the founder and CEO of TRK Group AS, an Oslo-based investment and advisory firm. TRK Group focuses on active ownership and advisory within disruptive technologies, digital service transformation, and emerging African markets. The firm aims to catalyze growth for promising entrepreneurial ventures across these domains. The company is built around a unique network of investors, investment managers, consultants, policymakers, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and leadership talent. TRK Group selectively uses capital to catalyze positive impact, focusing on helping talented people and organizations reach their full potential. The firm emphasizes both societal and financial value creation. Prior to founding TRK Group, Trond Riiber Knudsen was a Senior Partner and member of the Leadership group at McKinsey & Company, with responsibility for McKinsey’s Marketing & Sales practice. He holds a Master of Science in Structural Engineering from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and an MBA from Harvard Business School, where he was a Fulbright Scholar.

Investment Focus

• Technology-based, disruptive companies
• Companies in need of active ownership and advisory support
• Entrepreneurial ventures in emerging African markets

Portfolio Companies