Major General (ret.) Inge Kampenes
Major General (ret.) Inge Kampenes
Executive Overview
Major General (ret.) Inge Kampenes is the CEO of Naoris Consulting Nordic and former Chief of the Norwegian Armed Forces Cyber Defence. He brings extensive leadership experience from military cyber operations, national security, and strategic digital resilience. His work focuses on strengthening trust, security, and operational continuity across critical infrastructure, defence, and society.
Professional Background
Inge is a former fighter pilot and has held senior roles in Norway’s defence and cybersecurity environment, with responsibility for air and cyber defence capabilities, operational readiness, and national cyber resilience. He combines strategic leadership experience with a practical understanding of how digital vulnerabilities affect organisations, public institutions, and critical infrastructure. He also serves as a special adviser on cyber and societal security.
Distinctions & Achievements
As former Chief of the Norwegian Armed Forces Cyber Defence, Inge has contributed to the development of Norway’s military cyber capabilities and broader understanding of cyber as a core component of national security. He is frequently involved in discussions on post-quantum security, digital trust, and the protection of long-lived infrastructure against emerging technological risks.
Advisory & Leadership
Through Naoris Consulting Nordic, Inge advises public and private sector organisations on cyber resilience, post-quantum preparedness, and secure digital transformation. His leadership approach is grounded in operational experience, strategic risk understanding, and the need to build trust into the digital systems that modern societies depend on.
