Anne Haugen-Flermoe

Anne Haugen-Flermoe joined Nammo in 2012 in the role as legal advisor for Nammo Raufoss AS. In 2016, she was appointed Senior Vice President, Legal Affairs (now Legal & Regulatory Affairs) for Nammo AS and was also appointed to the Group Management Team. In 2021, she was appointed Chief of Staff.
Haugen-Flermoe has played a vital part in professionalizing and streamlining Nammo in a structured manner by implementing Group wide measures to better assess and mitigate legal, commercial and compliance related risks in all aspects of Nammo’s operations. Her leadership secures that Nammo is growing and developing whilst continuously focusing attention on the expanding geopolitical landscape.
• In 2018, she was instrumental in establishing the first Contracting, Procurement and Compliance Forum in Nammo, which continues to serve as an important learning and development platform across the Nammo Group which currently includes 27 Nammo sites in eleven countries.
• In 2024, she was appointed to the operating model committee for Nammo’s Momentum 2030 project to bolster Nammo’s operating model and enable growth and drive business value.
Haugen-Flermoe lives in Gjøvik, Norway. She holds a master’s in law from the University of Oslo, Faculty of Law with a focus on Corporate Criminal Liability, EPC (I) contracts and insurance law.
She is active in various board positions and enjoys travelling and spending time with her husband and two sons at their mountain cabin.
 

Arthur Bottles-Browne

Arthur joined BAE Systems Plc in May 2022 as an export control subject matter expert and covers export controls in a number of geographies, including the U.S, the UK and the EU. His remit further covers export controls as they relate to Information Technology, both external-facing in support of greater cloud uptake and internal-facing in support of automation projects to do compliance better. Arthur is also the focal point for strategic relationship management with key government contacts within his team.

He has over a decade of experience in trade controls, having previously been the policy lead for United States Export Controls at the International Relations Group (IRG, now International & Industry Cooperation) within the UK Ministry of Defence’s Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) arm, before going on to work in both corporate and business roles within export control at Rolls-Royce plc. He also served as the regional trade compliance lead for the UK & Europe at Northrop Grumman. He is an active participant on both the United Kingdom ADS Export Group for Aerospace, Defence and Dual-Use (EGADD) Executive Committee, and the EGADD’s U.S. Export Controls Sub-Committee, as well as acting as the lead BAE contributor to the annual ADS US Export Controls Compliance conference.

Arthur holds a Masters in International Security and Global Governance from the University of London.
 

Elif Kenan

Elif Kenan is a Legal Counsel at ASELSAN, providing legal guidance on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters in the defense sector. Before transitioning to this role, she worked as an Export Compliance Specialist, managing ITAR, EAR, and European defense trade regulations to ensure compliance with international export control frameworks.She holds an L.L.M. in Intellectual Property and IT Law from Georg-August-G&ouml;ttingen University, awarded through the Jean Monnet Scholarship, and a law degree from TOBB Economy and Technology University.</p>

Greg Mallitte

Gunn Margit Strand-Utne

Gyorgy Molnar

Professional activities:
2023-
Head of Secretariat of the Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls for Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies
2022
Chairman of the Article V Formal Consultative Meeting of States Parties of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC)
2022
Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the 10. Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)
2014-2022
Ambassador, Special Representative of the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for Arms Control, Disarmament and Non-proliferation, including export control issues, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT), Budapest
2018-2022
Convener of the Nuclear Security Contact Group (NSCG)
2018-2022
Head of Delegation of Hungary in the International Partnership for Nuclear Disarmament Verification (IPNDV)
2020-2021
Member of the United Nations Group of Governmental Experts (GGE) to further consider nuclear disarmament verification issues
2018-2019
Member of the United Nations Group of Governmental Experts (GGE) to consider the role of verification in advancing nuclear disarmament
2016
President of the 8th Review Conference of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC)
2014-2015
Member of the United Nations Group of Governmental Experts (GGE) to make recommendations on possible aspects that could contribute to but not negotiate a treaty banning the production of fissile material for nuclear weapons or other nuclear explosive devices (FMCT)
2015-2016
Sherpa, Nuclear Security Summit process
2011-2014
Ambassador, Director General for Security Policy and Non-proliferation, MFA, Budapest, covering disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation, export control, as well as NATO, the Common Security and Defense Policy (CSDP) of the EU, counter-terrorism and cyber security
2007-2011
Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Hungary to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), Vienna
In 2007 and 2008 Chairman of the Security Committee
In 2010 Chairman of the Forum for Security Co-operation
2004-2007
Director General for Security Policy and Non-Proliferation, MFA, Budapest, covering disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation, export control, as well as NATO and the Common Security and Defense Policy (CSDP) of the EU
2003-2004
Deputy Director General for Security Policy and Non-Proliferation, MFA, Budapest, covering disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation, as well as NATO and the Common Security and Defense Policy (CSDP) of the EU
1998-2003
Deputy Permanent Representative to the Western European Union (WEU) Permanent Delegation of Hungary to NATO and WEU, Brussels
1998
Member of the Delegation of Hungary at the Diplomatic Conference on the Establishment of the International Criminal Court (ICC)
1994-1998
Senior adviser on multilateral affairs at the Department of International Law, MFA
1997-1998
Member of the Confidentiality Commission of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)
1995-1998
Head of Delegation of Hungary in the Ad Hoc, then Preparatory Committee on the Establishment of the International Criminal Court (ICC)
1994
Member of the Delegation of Hungary at the Budapest Review Conference and Summit Meeting of the Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe (CSCE)
1989-1994
Permanent Mission of Hungary to the UN, New York
Representative of Hungary in the Sixth Committee
In 1992-93 Adviser, then Alternate Representative of the Hungarian Delegation to the Security Council
1986-1989
Department of International Organizations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary (MFA)

Hakan Eriksson

Håkan Eriksson has been Head of Section at the department of Military Equipment at the Inspectorate of Strategic Products (ISP) since 2023. The ISP is an independent Swedish Administrative Authority. The task of the ISP amongst others is to control the exports of military equipment and dual-use products, and to be the Swedish screening authority for foreign direct investments. He has previously worked at the Government offices as a Deputy Director at the Ministry of Finance and as Special Advisor at the Ministry of Infrastructure. Prior to that he was an Associate Judge at the Administrative Court of Appeal in Stockholm.

Katie Donaldson

Katie Donaldson is an accomplished Senior Trade Compliance Leader with 15+ years of experience in the public policy, space, and aerospace and defense sectors. Her experience includes developing, implementing, and scaling global trade compliance programs in line with ITAR, EAR, and OFAC regulations, with a proven track record in building high-performing teams and driving process improvements that ensure regulatory adherence and mitigate risk. agencies and internal stakeholders to support global growth initiatives.

She is currently Senior Director, Strategic Licensing at GE Aerospace, where she is responsible for setting the strategic vision for obtaining export authorizations, including for new product/program campaigns and leading US Government engagement activity. Previously at GE Aerospace, Katie served as the Senior Director for ITC US Operations, where she built a high-performing team of authorization specialists. Prior to GE Aerospace, Katie served as a Senior Manager for Licensing at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, where she managed the Licensing Team and provided support across the GA-ASI business. Prior to her time at GA-ASI, Katie worked at Cobham Advanced Electronic Systems, where she was responsible for the implementation of a trade automation system, built an OFAC compliance program, managed the licensing team, ran the audit and assessment program, and had oversight of the training program for all of Cobham. Katie got her start in international trade compliance while working at ILS International Launch Services on one of the launch teams. Katie ensured compliance for multiple spacecraft-launch vehicle integration programs and participated in five successful launches.

Katie earned a BA from the University of Virginia. She is currently a member of the US State Department’s Defense Trade Advisory Group.
 

Laura Molinari

Laura Molinari joined The Boeing Company in March 2021, as the executive director for Licensing, Policy, Sanctions & Compliance for the Global Trade Controls (GTC) organization and is based in the Arlington, VA office. In this role, Molinari is responsible for coordinating trade control policy, licensing, and compliance matters with U.S. Government regulators. Her team also provides international trade control regulatory guidance and obtains local import/export authorizations to support Boeing’s business around the globe. In addition, she is responsible for monitoring and ensuring company compliance with evolving sanctions regulations.
Most recently, Molinari was Assistant General Counsel, Global Trade Services for TE Connectivity where she provided counsel and legal advice on export controls, sanctions, and customs matters. For over a decade, Molinari worked for the General Electric Company (GE) in a variety of International Trade Compliance (ITC) roles, including leading the ITC organization for the GE Aviation business unit and, prior to that, leading the organization executing all of GE’s global export licensing and military exports counseling under its Global Operations unit.
Molinari joined GE from the United States Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). While at BIS, Molinari counseled exporters on variety of questions related to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and supervised the BIS internet seminar program. A native Spanish speaker, Molinari earned her JD and her undergraduate degree (Magna Cum Laude) in Economics from the University of Puerto Rico, a master's in International Finance and Economics from American University and is admitted to practice law in New Jersey and in the District of Columbia.
 

Lonnie Myklebust

Lonnie Myklebust is the Director of Regulatory Affairs at Nammo AS, headquartered in Norway. She oversees the company's global compliance with trade controls, ensuring adherence to contractual, certification, and regulatory requirements. Her expertise spans export regulations, sanctions, government acquisitions, third-party due diligence, and intellectual property controls in trade transactions, including cybersecurity measures.

With extensive experience in executive and operational roles across government, NGOs, and industry, Ms. Myklebust is a recognized leader in international trade compliance. A sought-after speaker and trainer, she actively contributes to national, regional, and global forums, serving on multiple trade and export advisory boards, workgroups, and task forces in both Europe and the United States. Her leadership roles include:

• Vice Chair of the Aerospace, Security, and Defence Industries Association of Europe’s (ASD) Export Control Committee
• Co-founder and member of the Norwegian Defence & Security Industries Association's Export Control Committee
• Member of the FEI’s Committee on Government Business (CGB) in the U.S.
• Founding Member of the Nordic FAR/DFARS Council

Ms. Myklebust holds a bachelor’s degree from St. Catherine University (USA), a master’s in business from Friends University (USA), and specialized certifications in U.S. Government Contracting from George Mason University (USA) and European Armaments from the prestigious Session Européenne des Responsables d’Armement at the Institute for Higher National Defence Studies (France).
 

Manuel Schwab

Manuel Schwab joined Diehl in 2006 after graduating in International Business Administration and Economics.
After various management levels at Diehl, he is today Vice President Export Control of Diehl Defence and coordinating all export control issues of the Diehl group worldwide.
Besides that, he is chair of the Export Control Committee (ECC) of the German Aerospace Industries Association and member of various other ECCs in German industrial associations.

Ole-Morten Parelius

Ole-Morten has more than 30 years’ experience in the field of non-proliferation and export control.

His current position is as Director of Licensing in the newly established Norwegian Directorate for Export Control and sanctions - DEKSA. In this role he supervises the licensing team and oversees the full range of export control cases and issues relevant for DEKSA.

Before joining DEKSA 1st January 2025, Ole-Morten held a similar position with the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).

Ole-Morten came back to the MFA for a second time, 1st January 2021, after 8 years in leading positions in the global maritime industry.

In the period from 2012 to 2020 he was the Head of Export Control in both Kongsberg Maritime and Rolls-Royce Marine.

From 2005 to 2012 Ole-Morten served with the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. First as technical expert later as Deputy Director for the Export Control Department in the Ministry. During this time, Ole-Morten was regularly Head of the Norwegian Delegations to both technical and political meetings in the export control regimes such as the Wassenaar Arrangements, MTCR and NSG.

In the period from 1995 to 2006 Ole-Morten held the position as Norway’s National Nuclear Inspector and responsible for Norway’s State System for Nuclear Accountancy and Control (SSAC) hence directly involved in the fulfilment of Norway’s obligations according to the full scope safeguards agreement and the additional protocol with IAEA.

In the period from 1991 to 1995, Ole-Morten held the position as principal engineer for a nuclear laboratory operated by Norway’s National Institute for energy technology. He was also appointed as the secretary for the Nuclear Safety Board and at the same time Security Officer for the nuclear facilities in Norway.

His first job after he received his engineering diploma, was with Norway’s National Defense Research Establishment. Ole-Morten has in addition to an engineering degree, a degree in Security Management.
 

Raymond Ratinoff

Robert Brookfield

Robert Brookfield is presently Director General of the Strategic Export Controls Division of Global Affairs Canada, which manages the policy and operational elements of Canada’s strategic export controls regime and administering the export and import permit control process. Previously for two years he was Director General of the Criminal Law Policy Section at the Department of Justice, leading the unit developing policy and providing advisory and other support within the Department of Justice related to criminal law. Before that he was Deputy Assistant Deputy Minister in the Policy Sector of the Canadian Department of Justice for two and a half years. For more than five years he was Director General of the Trade Law Bureau (JLT) of the Government of Canada. He led the CUSMA (formerly NAFTA) legal team and has acted as primary legal counsel or negotiator of elements of many free trade negotiations. He has served as counsel for Canada on several WTO disputes, including US-Country of Origin Labelling and China-Auto Parts. Before joining the government he worked in private practice in a large Vancouver law firm for 5 years. He has a law degree (L.L.B.) from the University of British Columbia (1995) and a Bachelor of Arts and Science (BArtsSc) from McMaster University (1992).

Rosa Rosanelli

Rosa Rosanelli is currently Vice President, Head of Compliance for Patria Group, an international provider of defense, security and aviation life cycle support services, pilot training and technology solutions.

A Lawyer specialized in export controls, Rosa has analyzed and actively contributed to the resolution of legal and compliance issues within several European defense companies, including foreign affiliates of US companies. Author of a Handbook on export controls and a report for the Italian Senate, she has held trainings for EU Commission Officials on ITAR and has participated to training efforts for the benefit of third governments’ officials on strategic trade controls, in cooperation with the Joint Research Center of the European Commission.

Rosa chairs the Export Control Committee of ASD, the European Aerospace and Defense Industry Association, she is author of several legal publications, and a member of the editorial board of the “Strategic Trade Review”, a peer-reviewed specialized review on export controls and sanctions.

She is also Project Lead for the “Trade Compliance Project”, a joint cooperation between Patria and Kongsberg Groups, which was awarded a WECR Award in 2022.

Education:
A Lawyer specialized in export controls, Rosa holds a Master in Law of Air, Space and Telecommunications at Paris XI University and a Master in International Relations (International law) at Rome La Sapienza University.

Senior representative

Spencer Chilvers

Spencer Chilvers (Head of Export Control & Sanctions Policy) joined Rolls-Royce plc in June 2010 with responsibility for export control and sanctions policy, relations with governments and the EU on export control issues. Currently Chair of the Executive Committee of the UK Export Group for Aerospace, Defence & Dual-Use, a member of the Aero Space and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD) Export Control Committee. Prior to that he worked for the UK Export Control Organisation (ECO) and was responsible for their interests in the export control regimes (in particular the Wassenaar Arrangement and the Nuclear Suppliers Group), relations with the EU (The Dual-Use Working Group, Intra-Community Transfers of Defense Products and COARM) and the UN (Arms Trade Treaty, Firearms Protocol and UNSCR 1540.)

Thomas Donovan

Tom Donovan currently serves as the Senior Director of Global Trade Management at Northrop Grumman Corporation in Falls Church, Virginia. In this capacity, he is responsible for developing, managing, and overseeing a robust global trade compliance and licensing program for the company. He is responsible for the development and implementation of trade compliance policies and procedures, oversees the development and execution of export related training, and ensures implementation of effective assessment and monitoring methods. He is responsible for coordination of policy input on regulatory matters affecting exports; serves as the company Empowered Official responsible for interface with the U.S. government on export matters; and coordinates with company global trade compliance professionals to address export matters abroad.
Prior to joining Northrop Grumman, Tom held the position of Defense Trade Controls Analyst with the U.S. Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls Licensing. Tom is a retired Army Officer, having served as an Air Defense Artillery Officer for over 20 years in various command and staff positions in both Divisional and Theater-level Air Defense units.
Tom serves as the President on the Board of Directors for the Society for International Affairs (SIA), and he is the Chairman for the Department of State’s Defense Trade Advisory Group (DTAG).
Tom is a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a BA in Criminal Justice, and earned his Master’s Degree in Human Resource Development from Webster University. He is also a 2015 graduate of the Thunderbird University Global Business Executive Program.