Signy Fardal

Signy Fardal has extensive operational leadership experience with strong commercial results. For 20 years she was publishing director and editor-in-chief of the ELLE brand in Norway, and from 2021 to 2026 she was head of communications at the environmental foundation Bellona. She has a broad journalistic background from Dagbladet, Dagens Næringsliv and Geelmuyden Kiese, and has written a book on women and leadership.

Her areas of specialisation include:

• Recruitment of leaders and key personnel
• Advisory services in communication, messaging and positioning
• Brand building and commercial development
• Women and leadership, and the path to the top
• Sparring with leaders in media, culture and membership organisations

Signy combines solid leadership experience, commercial insight, strong communication skills and a substantial network that benefits clients and candidates alike.

Throughout her leadership career Signy has built solid experience in recruitment, and she brings with her relationships from many industries and communities. The book «Helt sjef – om kvinner og ledelse og veien til toppen», written together with Line Uppard, received good reviews in Dagbladet, Morgenbladet, Klassekampen and Dagens Næringsliv, among others.