As Global Head of Science and Strategy, Joakim has primary responsibility for Bellona's strategy development, and for strengthening interaction, coordination and synergies between departments and the various offices in Bellona. The position also has primary responsibility for defining and implementing an overall direction and structure for the foundation's scientific and technological work. Joakim holds a MSc in biology from the Center for Ecological and Evolutionary Synthesis at the University of Oslo. He has broad experience with strategy development, innovation processes and environmental technologies from organizations, the private sector and through consulting for international institutions. Previous roles include CEO and President of the Sahara Forest Project and head of Bellona's bioeconomy team.