Arne Gjennestad is Vice President for Business Development and Marketing & Sales at Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, where he focuses on Space & Surveillance. With over 16 years of experience in the Norwegian Army and Air Force, he held various leadership roles, including Battery Task Force Commander. Since joining Kongsberg in 2007, Arne has led successful campaigns for defense contracts in Norway and internationally, notably in Oman and the U.S. He holds degrees from the Norwegian Air Force Academy, Norwegian Staff College, and the U.S. Army Air Defence Officers Advanced Course.