Dilek Ayhan is the President and Impact Lead of The Conduit Oslo, leading initiatives at the intersection of business and social impact. Formerly, she served as CEO of The Conduit Oslo and Special Adviser to the President/Management at BI Norwegian Business School (2018-2023). Before that, she was State Secretary at the Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Fisheries (2013-2018), overseeing international relations, trade policy, and several key industries. She was instrumental in developing major national strategies, including the Ocean Strategy, Maritime Strategy, and National Entrepreneurship Plan.

A seasoned entrepreneur and advocate for diversity management, she has served on the boards of various organizations focused on intercultural communication and innovation.