About Me
I have lived in three countries—France 🇫🇷, China 🇨🇳, and Norway 🇳🇴. This personal journey gave me deep insight into the nuances of different cultures and the ability to navigate them successfully.
I speak French, English, Norwegian, and Chaozhou Chinese daily, which allows me to connect authentically with diverse communities and understand the subtleties of cross-cultural communication.
With over 15 years of experience in research and teaching, I combine a personal multicultural perspective with rigorous academic expertise to help leaders and teams thrive in complex global environments.
I work as an Associate professor at NHH Norwegian School of Economics.
Multidisciplinary Expertise
I bring a unique blend of academic and practical knowledge:
- PhD in Intercultural Communication, NHH – Norwegian School of Economics, Norway
- International Master’s in Management, SKEMA Business School, France
- Master’s in French, La Sorbonne, France & University of Bergen, Norway
This combination of research, management insights, and linguistic expertise enables me to translate complex intercultural challenges into actionable strategies for organisations.
Achievements & Recognition
- 🏆Bergen Ambassador, Bergen Municipality/Visit Bergen (2026) – Recognised for promoting Bergen as a hub for international research, education, and business, representing the city’s global engagement and fostering international collaboration.
- 🏆Bernadine P. Branchaw Spirit of ABC Award, Association for Business Communication (2025)– Honored for outstanding contributions to the field of business communication.
- 🏆 Nominated “Name of the Year in Academia”, Khrono (2022)
- 🏆 Finalist, “Voices of Diversity in Organisations”, Big Enough Global (2021) – recognising impact in promoting inclusive leadership
- 🏆 Excellent Teacher Practitioner, NHH (2021) – Recognised for outstanding teaching and engagement
Annelise Ly 