Who is Benja?

An award-winning international, businesswoman, special advisor, expert, commentator, author and speaker.

A brief summary

Benja Stig Fagerland is highly regarded in international business circles as a leading expert on women on boards- and management.

She is an int. expert in “Womenomics”, the relationship between women, the market and economics, and is often interviewed in the international media including The New York Times, The Independent, The Guardian, IHT, Financial Times, Der Spiegel, The Sunday Times Magazine and the BBC etc.
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As an international expert and businesswomen, Benja has worked with some of the largest corporations, Ministries, Olympic organizations and organisations. Read more...

She has received a long list of national and international awards for her work, including Social Builder of the Year and Pioneer of the Year in Norway. 
She is listed in Dagens Næringsliv, the Norwegian newspaper, and an economic report as a promising future leader, Voted one of top 25 Young business talents in Norway 2001 and she was recently nominated for Alt for damernes Women’s Prize.

Benja is a highly respected businesswoman because of her knowledge, results, charisma, thought-provoking ideas as well as her uncompromising focus on value for the company, its employees and customers.

"...Benja's deep insights on developing female talent provides greater clarity on the issue that I have seen from any commentator or academic…”, Graham Grant, Head og collection & fraud, NAB Group

The European Institute of Gender Equality (part of the European Commission) has recently named Benja as one of Europe's most remarkable and talented women as part of their "Women inspiring Europe" programme.


"…Benja offers a rare combination of talents. She is charismatic, a powerful and persuasive speaker; also extremely well researched, articulate and challenging. She has enormous energy and passion for whatever she does and never stops thinking about how things could be better and how she can make them so. I would jump at the chance to work with her again and would recommend her to anyone looking for a consultant to "turbo charge" an initiative and add lasting value." Senior executive working on OD project to transition risk management to a new model at National Australia Bank
  • The Sunday Times Magazin, IHT & The Independent: "Benja Stig Fagerland - is internationally regarded as a leading expert on gender equalisation issues and on women and leadership, boards, talent- and performance management and the changing workplace."
  • She is a member of The danish Minister for Gender Equality´s Expert Group on Women In Management
  • She is a member of The danish Minister for Gender Equality´s Think Tank on Women on boards
  • She has a high performer profile with 17 years of experience in various senior management positions within the Telecom, IT and publishing industries.
  • She has Chairman and board member experience in various organisations and companies.
  • She has spoken on leadership, talent and performance management around the world.
  • She has had interviews, articles and reviews published in a variety of publications including The Sunday Times Magazine, The Guardian, Der Spiegel, The New York Times and International Herald Tribune.
  • Benja is the author of Womenomics (and other) management and leadership books.
  • She is currently writing the new and groundbreaking book - Think like a woman- and make more money!, Gyldendal Business, Denmark

"...Having met Benja it is easy to see how she has achieved so much by influence alone. She clearly has a strong intellect coupled with a passion for fairness and equal opportunity to succeed, but she combines these qualities with great listening skills, a wealth of practical knowledge and experience and considerable personal charm....", Sue Sjuve, boardmember, National Australia Group

Speaker profile:

A nationally-acclaimed professional speaker, Benja Stig Fagerland delivers powerful, stimulating, humorous and interactive presentations.

One of Scandinavia’s most dynamic speakers, she has motivated, inspired and educated thousands of people on a wide variety of topics.

Custom Speaking Programmes

  • As an international expert and businesswomen, Benja has worked with some of the largest corporations and organisations. Her approach is informed, yet sensitive, business oriented yet personally directed. Her professional presentations are illustrated with anecdotes and stories of real-life experiences gained in corporate Europe. These experiences reinforce the fundamental, common sense way in which she presents ideas. Benja’s wit, deep insights, and commitment to the development of quality principles and growth help people at every level of an organisation to make a real difference in the workplace.
  • Her high-energy presentations are not only interesting and entertaining, but she presents strategies and techniques that people can immediately apply to improve their business and personal life.