Get to know our board members

Here you will find an overview of the board members of Aider, including relevant background information, roles and positions.

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Knut Grotli - Chairman of the Board

Knut Grotli is Executive Chairman and Consultant in Ascender. Knut has been an Executive Search advisor for a number of leading companies in Norway and in various industries. He has a strong focus and interest in leadership and organizational development, including the composition of management teams and recruitment of senior executives. Knut is also certified in AON's personality, ability and skill tests.

He has previously been CEO/Managing Partner of PwC Norway. He has also been Deputy CEO and Partner in BDO Norway. Furthermore, he has broad experience from Corporate Finance in Carnegie with focus on M&A and share issues, as well as Transaction Advisory in EY (then Arthur Andersen).

In addition to a professional focus on economics, finance and investments, he has also played a key role in the development of new service areas with an emphasis on strategy and competence building. Knut has also applied his expertise in leadership and team building on several international climbing expeditions, including the summit of Mount Everest in 2011.

Knut has a degree in economics from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) and Bocconi. He also has a higher degree from NHH.

Elisabeth Eide - Board member

Elisabeth Eide is a partner at Aider, regional manager for West and office manager in Bergen. She has broad experience from both consulting and operational activities, and works closely with companies that want to develop and professionalize financial and business management.

Throughout her career, Elisabeth has acquired solid expertise in business development, organization and management. She is particularly interested in creating good teams, building culture and helping companies achieve their goals through structured and forward-looking work.

In her role as Regional Manager, she is responsible for the development of Aider's operations in Western Norway, where she works actively with customers, employees and recruitment. Elisabeth combines strategic understanding with the ability to execute, and is a clear and committed leader.

Krysztof Aniola - Board member

Krzysztof Aniola is a board member of Aider on behalf of Castik Capital, where he is also an Investment Partner. In his role on the board, he brings strong international finance and investment expertise to Aider's further development and strategic direction.

With a background as an Investment Professional at Mid Europa Partners in London and Warsaw, as well as experience from McKinsey & Company, Krzysztof has broad experience in strategy, investments and business development.

Prior to joining Castik Capital, Krzysztof started his career in international consulting, where he worked on complex business and growth projects.

Krzysztof has a solid academic background with an MBA from Harvard Business School and two Master's degrees with Honors - one in Computer Science from Poznań University of Technology and one in Mathematics from Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Poland.

Through his experience, he combines analytical strength with strategic business acumen and plays an important role in strengthening Aider's board through international insight and financial perspective.

Patricia Olsson - Board member

Patricia Olsson is a partner at Aider and regional manager for Southeast, responsible for further developing Aider's efforts in this region. She is a dedicated leader with broad experience in management, business development and consulting, and works purposefully to create value for both customers and employees in her area of responsibility.

In her role as Regional Manager, Patricia is responsible for building strong relationships with local businesses, contributing to growth and professionalization, as well as leading the Aiders team in the South East region. She combines strategic ability with operational execution, and is known for working with both customers and employees in an inclusive and engaging way.

Patricia also has experience through various leadership roles and has been an active voice in Aider's communication on digitalization, simplification and development of financial and advisory services. She is keen to promote culture, competence development and innovation when working with customers and colleagues.

Simen Opsal - Board member

Simen Opsal is a partner at Castik Capital Partners and a board member of Aider, with broad experience in investment, finance and management of companies across industries and countries. He brings strategic insight and experience from international finance to Aider's board, supporting the company in its growth and development.

Prior to joining Castik Capital in 2014, Simen worked at Apax Partners as an Associate and as an Investment Banking Analyst at J.P. Morgan in London. This experience has given him solid expertise in investment, mergers and acquisitions, as well as financial analysis and business development.

Simen has a wide range of board and advisory roles, including TB Auctions, Element Logic, Culligan International, Waterlogic International, CPA Global and ipan/Delegate Group, where he has been involved in managing and developing companies in both Europe and globally.

With a combination of analytical strength and strategic experience, Simen is a key contributor to Aider's board, focusing on driving sustainable growth and long-term value creation.

Julie Andresen - Board member

Julie Andresen is a manager at Aider and employee representative on the board, elected for 2025 and 2026, and has solid experience in marketing, branding and strategic communication. She holds a bachelor's degree in marketing communication and has broad expertise in key areas such as brand strategy, market positioning, target group analysis, content strategy, campaign development and employer branding.

At Aider, Julie has been a key person in the development of the company's brand and visibility, responsible for strategic initiatives that strengthen both the company's profile and attractiveness as an employer. She has led training courses, recruitment projects and communication strategies that have helped build both culture and long-term brand value.

As a board member, Julie brings strategic marketing expertise to decision-making processes, focusing on how brand, communication and culture together create value for Aider.

Robin Olsen - Board member

Robin Aleksander Olsen is an employee representative on the board of Aider and also holds the role of Partner and Regional Manager for Østfold, as well as office manager for Aider Halden. Robin has been a key driver in Aider's development in Østfold, with responsibility for building up the region's customer offerings and teams from the ground up and ensuring growth and professionalism in deliveries.

With a solid professional background as a state-authorized public accountant, Robin has developed broad experience in accounting, consulting and financial management, combined with strong business understanding and operational management skills. In practice, he has been a key person in the establishment and growth of Aider's regional operations - including the establishment of a new office in Halden and the emergence of a robust competence environment in Østfold - which has been of great importance to Aider's position in the market.

As a board member, Robin brings practical experience from operating and growing an expansive company, as well as insight into operational and market-related challenges. His perspective strengthens the board's work to ensure that strategic decisions are rooted both in operational reality and in financial and business considerations that promote Aider's long-term development.