Knut Nesse
About Knut Nesse
Knut Nesse is a Resident Historian at Viking Cruises in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, with extensive experience in diplomacy, cultural studies, and history across Europe and North America.
Title and Current Role
Knut Nesse is currently serving as Resident Historian at Viking Cruises in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. His role involves studying, exploring, and lecturing on history, cultural issues, and topics of world interest. Through this position, he has gained extensive cruise experience, having lectured on 15 cruises covering regions such as Scandinavia, the Baltics, Russia, Spain, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, UK, Iceland, Greenland, Canada, USA, and the Caribbean.
International Experience and Cultural Competence
Knut Nesse has lived and worked in several countries across Europe and North America. His career includes roles in Montreal (Canada), Düsseldorf (Germany), Zürich (Switzerland), Terneuzen (Netherlands), and Drammen (Norway). Through his work as a diplomat and various professional roles, he has developed a deep understanding of diverse cultures and histories. This extensive international experience has enhanced his skills in appreciating people of different origins.
Past Professional Roles
Before his current role, Knut Nesse was President & Owner of Ness-Tek Inc. in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, from 2004 to 2018. He also served as Commercial Councillor at Innovation Norway in Düsseldorf, Germany, from 1996 to 2003. His earlier roles include Sr. Technical Service and Development Engineer at The Dow Chemical Company in Zürich, Switzerland, R&D Project Manager at Elocoat in Terneuzen, Netherlands, and R&D Engineer at Elopak in Drammen, Norway.
Education and Academic Background
Knut Nesse holds an MBA in Marketing from McGill University, completed between 1994 and 1996. He also has an MSc in Chemical Engineering from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), where he studied from 1977 to 1983. His academic background has provided him with a strong foundation in both engineering and business.
Contributions to European Politics and Cultural Understanding
Knut Nesse gained significant experience and understanding of European politics, culture, and the way of life as a student leader on the European political scene in the 1980s. His active involvement during this period contributed to his comprehensive knowledge of European cultural and political dynamics.