Nils-Odd Tønnevold

Prior to founding Connectum with Richard in 2002, Nils had seen the many faces of the financial services industry both as a client and as an adviser working with families and institutions in Norway, and many other countries.

Despite losing both legs as a result of a hit-and-run accident during his first year at Heriot-Watt University he completed his BA Hons in Business Organisation, on time, among the top in his year. He later completed an MBA at Strathclyde.

Nils founded Momentum, a charity for limbless people in Norway with Princess Märtha Louise as its patron, to inspire and support other amputees and their families in overcoming disability. He also puts energy into being President of the Watt Club Norway for Norwegian Heriot-Watt Alumni.

When he’s not assisting his clients, Nils enjoys classical music and opera in particular, and enjoys staying fit through strength training, cross country skiing, swimming and sailing and hunting. In recognition of his outstanding achievement within investment management and his philanthropic work helping others to overcome disability he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Finance from Heriot-Watt.