Toril Opsal Thorp

Entrepreneur and designer who founded Hippi Grace in 2013 and leads product design and brand direction, focusing on timeless Norwegian-inspired leather handbags and a direct-to-consumer business model. hippigrace+2

Career pivot from senior corporate marketing roles to entrepreneurship — leveraged extensive experience in branding, marketing and retail (including roles at Toro, Jordan and DnB) to build a lean, digital-first fashion brand. tara+1

Emphasis on quality, craftsmanship and sustainability — Hippi Grace markets ethically sourced cow leather as a byproduct of food production and works with skilled Spanish leather ateliers to ensure high-quality manufacturing. hippigrace+1

Board and governance experience — has served as a board member (styremedlem) at Coop Vestviken, providing governance experience alongside her entrepreneurial activities. ctfassets+1