ABOUT US

The Norwegian Business Association Singapore (NBAS) provides a forum and meeting place for Norwegian companies, their executives, and employees in Singapore to network, discuss ideas, exchange experience, and expand their knowledge base about business-related issues.

Founded in 1993, NBAS is a major contributor to the Norwegian community in Singapore and organises a diverse range of events throughout the year, individually or in partnership with the other players in Team Norway. Team Norway consists of NBAS, The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Singapore, and Innovation Norway.

Close to 200 Norwegian companies are established in Singapore, representing one of the highest concentrations of Norwegian business interests in any city outside Norway.

NBAS encourages all newcomers and already established Norwegian companies to become members. The strength of our association and the added value for our members are all about having a broad range of businesses represented and a variety of experiences to share. Join us today to network, learn, and share!

WHAT WE DO

  • NBAS provides a platform for our members to meet and network at numerous business and social events throughout the year. Offering business talks about a wide-array of topics, conferences, social gatherings, and exclusive member events such as the annual Norwegian Seafood Dinner, with over 1000 guests and fresh seafood flown in from Norway.
  • NBAS is actively involved in promoting trade, investments, finance and industry between Norway and Singapore using the appropriate channels in both countries.
  • NBAS provides expert advice and information by staying connected with a variety of Singaporean, Nordic and Norwegian companies, stakeholders, partners, and customers.

NBAS BOARD 2026/27

Leonard Optiz Stornes

Leonard Opitz Stornes
President

QUARKS

Arne Kjetil

Arne Kjetil Lian
Honorary Secretary

Innovation Norway

Leif

Ambassador H.E. Leif Trana
Member

Royal Norwegian Embassy

Martin Vollan

Martin Vollan

DNB

Wenche

Wenche Andersen
Member

Kongsberg

Bob Brandal

Bob Brandal
Member

Nordic Semiconductor

Sk Lim

Lim Sim Keat (SK)
Member

G2 Ocean Singapore

Manisha Dogra

Manisha Dogra
Member

Telenor

Claes

Claes Thorstensen
Member

Skagerak Holding

Steve

Steve Mellbye-Stølen
Member

Tomra Collection

Magnus Grimeland

Magnus Grimeland
Member

Antler

Roine

Roine Ahlquist
Member

Wilhelmsen Ship Management

Thor

Thor Winther
Member

DNV

Jon Loken

Jon Løken
Member

CFARER

Ina

Ina Lutchmiah
Member

Wikborg Rein

THE NBAS SECRETARIAT

Design Uten Navn

SOPHIE FRANCK
Executive Director

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Winnie Chew

Winnie Chew
Digital Engagement Manager

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Trine Nbas

Trine Johansen
Event Manager

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