About

Norway-trained lawyer Knut Aksel Asp began his career at ExxonMobil in 2003 as general counsel for the Russian legal division and has since held a number of positions within the company, including being a member of a number of global divisions. In 2007 he transferred to ExxonMobil, United Kingdom as assistant general counsel, holding this position for three years before transferring to the exploration and production Norway headquarters as Nordic public and government affairs director. In September 2016 he assumed his current position as general counsel for ExxonMobil Qatar. Prior to this position he served as attorney at law at Shell Norway and leading Nordic insurance group Gjensidige. Over the years he has amassed a high level of expertise within the energy and oil gas sector, becoming an expert in contract negotiation and strategic communication in offshore drilling projects.