Espen Mehlum
About Espen Mehlum
Espen Mehlum is a Program Head at the World Economic Forum, where he has held various leadership roles in energy and infrastructure since 2006. He has a strong academic background in economics and business administration and has contributed to significant initiatives like the Global Energy Performance Index.
Work at World Economic Forum
Espen Mehlum has held multiple positions at the World Economic Forum (WEF) since 2006. He served as Associate Director and Head of Electricity and Energy Technology Industry from 2006 to 2010. Following this, he was Associate Director and Head of Knowledge Management & Integration for Energy Industries from 2011 to 2013. He continued his career at WEF as Head of Knowledge Management for the Shaping the Future of Energy, Materials and Infrastructure Platform from 2016 to 2021. Most recently, he has been the Program Head since 2023, overseeing energy-related initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Espen Mehlum holds a Master of Economics and Business Administration from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH), where he studied from 1995 to 2000. He further enhanced his expertise by participating in the World Economic Forum's Global Leadership Fellows program, earning a Master of Global Leadership from 2007 to 2010. His educational background includes a degree in French Business language, which complements his proficiency in six languages.
Background
Espen Mehlum has a strong background in energy and economics, with extensive experience in knowledge management and program leadership. He has represented Norway at the International Energy Agency (IEA) and has been involved in developing significant initiatives such as the Global Energy Performance Index and the Net Zero Industry tracker at the World Economic Forum.
Achievements
During his tenure at the World Economic Forum, Espen Mehlum led the delivery of energy programs for CEOs and Ministers at the Annual Meetings in Davos. His contributions to the energy sector are recognized through his roles on advisory boards, including the IESE Business School Energy Club, and his involvement in various energy-related projects and initiatives.