Silje Bareksten is Senior Manager at KPMG Norway and Sector Lead for Shipping & Offshore. With her practical experience from international business and a hands-on approach, Silje advises clients on governance, compliance and navigating transformation across EU and Norwegian regulatory frameworks. She combines expertise in strategy and commercial operations with analytical precision and a strong ability to identify structural interdependencies to build resilient governance frameworks. Silje’s specialty is supporting management in strengthening performance, managing risk and creating long-term organizational capability and value.
Her background spans leadership roles in established and growth-stage companies, providing her with first-hand experience in navigating rapid change, scaling operations and balancing innovation with disciplined execution. Having lived and worked internationally and served on boards of companies operating across Europe, Silje has extensive experience working closely with management teams and stakeholders across cultures. She is known for her collaborative approach and ability to build strong relationships that drive progress and lasting results.
Silje works with clients in infrastructure, offshore, energy, technology and maritime.