Bjørn
Guldvog

MD, PhD

Special Adviser, Norwegian Directorate of Health
Former Director General of Health and Chief Medical Officer, Norway (2012–2025)

Dr. Guldvog is a senior health leader with extensive experience in national and international health policy, crisis preparedness, and healthcare quality.
He served as Director General of Health in Norway for over a decade, leading the Directorate through major reforms and public health challenges.
He has chaired several national committees on pandemic response, civil-military cooperation, and patient safety. Currently, he serves as Special Adviser for international cooperation, focusing on collaboration with the EU, Nordic countries, and NATO.

His academic background includes a PhD in health services research and clinical experience in general practice, neurology, and elderly care.