Marit has 15 years of experience in the oil and gas industry where she first gained operational experience as a wellsite geologist and production technologist, followed by roles in seismic technology deployment. At the IGA she is focusing on creating strong partnerships with international operating organisations, partners and industries. She is engaged in strategic initiatives regarding industry standards and sustainability, and focuses on financing geothermal projects as well as public outreach. The IGA is a global platform representing the geothermal sector serving 5500 members through 35 affiliated country members. Its mission is to facilitate and promote the uptake of geothermal resources both for baseload electricity and direct heating and cooling utilisation.