Ove Rogne
Ove Rogne, designer, founder, and CEO of Northern, is a driving force in the world of contemporary lighting, furniture, and product design. Born in the northern Norwegian city of Narvik, the wild and beautiful, unspoiled nature shaped his early memories and impressions. The expressive and ever-changing natural lighting in the north — and the lack thereof in winter — further influenced his early life perspectives.
After finishing high school and moving to the capital, Oslo, with a stop in St.Gallen, Rogne received a Masters degree in Business and Economics before embarking on a career in international management consulting and various startup ventures and entrepreneurial activities.
Driven by a passion for creative work and a visionary approach to design, Rogne co-founded Northern Lighting in 2005 with three long-time friends. The company's foundation was built on a shared ambition to infuse more brilliance and creativity into the lighting industry.
Rogne’s contributions to design gained recognition with the award-winning Oslo Wood floor lamp in 2006 and the Moo wall light co-designed with Trond Svendgård in 2008.
