Mr. Axel Blom Awarded the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit
Mr. Axel Blom Awarded the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce extends its warmest congratulations to our former President, long-serving Board Member, Group Managing Director of one of our premium members, Norway Connect Ltd, Mr. Axel Blom on being awarded the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit, Knight 1st Class, by H.M. King Harald V of Norway. The award recognises Axel’s longstanding contribution to strengthening economic cooperation between Thailand and Norway and advancing Norwegian business interests in the region.
Over more than four decades in Asia, Axel has played a significant role in building commercial links between Norway and Southeast Asia through leadership positions in aviation, trade promotion, business advisory services, and private enterprise. During his tenure as Country Director of Innovation Norway in Thailand, he spearheaded Norway’s commercial entry into Myanmar following the country’s opening to international business, helping Norwegian companies establish an early presence in one of Asia’s last frontier markets. Through his work with Norway Connect Ltd. and Innovation Norway, he has supported Norwegian businesses across a wide range of industries in identifying opportunities and expanding their footprint throughout the region.
Photo above from left to right: Mrs Sirima Blom, Mr Abdeslam Ahamay, husband of Norwegian Ambassador Astrid Emilie Helle, Mr Axel Blom, and Ambassador Helle, following the presentation of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit, Knight 1st Class, on behalf of H.M. King Harald V of Norway.
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce has also been fortunate to benefit from Axel’s leadership as President from 2007–2013 and again from 2019–2026. During these periods, he contributed significantly to strengthening the Chamber’s role as a platform for business cooperation between Norway and Thailand, fostering the strong connections between our nations. We warmly join in this celebration and extend our heartfelt congratulations to Axel on this distinguished recognition.
About Norway Connect
Norway Connect understands Norwegian business requirements and business culture. They offer the best of both worlds: a high level of integrity, Norwegian value systems, and management philosophy, coupled with a clear understanding of Asian value systems, allowing them to bridge to countries where they are present. Norway Connect has adopted a Code of Conduct to establish the highest principles and standards. These principles express professional ideals, which are displayed in their professional activities. Norway Connect’s experience and networks cover most sectors where Norway has a strong export focus, thereby giving their clients a direct channel to success.
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