Hilde Merete Aasheim

Born in Larvik in 1958, Aasheim is married to Tom Erling Mikkelsen. She is mother of comedian and program host Christian Mikkelsen [no].^[1]

Aasheim was educated as an economist from the Norwegian School of Economics, as well as a statutory auditor.^[1]

She worked for the company Elkem from 1986 to 2005, assuming various administrative positions. She was assigned with Norsk Hydro from 2005 to 2024.^[1] In 2019 she was appointed chief executive officer of Norsk Hydro, succeeding Svein Richard Brandtzæg.^[2] In May 2024, she stepped down as CEO of Hydro, succeeded by Eivind Kallevik.

Aasheim has also chaired the board of the Federation of Norwegian Industries.^[1]

She was ranked 60th on Fortune's list of Most Powerful Women in 2023.^[3]