Knut Sogner

Knut Sogner is a Professor of Economic History at BI Norwegian Business School, specializing in Norwegian business history, corporate governance, and innovation. He has written extensively on companies like Tandberg, Nycomed, and Kongsberg Group, focusing on business leadership, entrepreneurial families, and the intersection of economics and history.

Education: PhD (Dr. Philos) from University of Oslo, 1996.

Research Interests: Family businesses, corporate governance evolution, strategic industries (e.g., aluminum), pharmaceutical innovation, and the role of the state in economic development. Recent work includes analyzing Norway's aluminum industry during WWII and the transition of state-owned enterprises.

Publications: Over 30 books and articles, including Norway's Pharmaceutical Revolution (Oxford UP, 2022) and Kongsberg Group's History (2014). His research often combines historical analysis with policy implications, emphasizing Norway's unique economic trajectory.

Awards/Grants: No specific awards listed, but his work has received attention for its interdisciplinary approach to business history.

Advising & Grants: Advises on corporate history projects and has led research initiatives on Norwegian industrial policy and defense technology.