Mona Høvset

A senior political and communications strategist, Mona turns complex issues into clear strategies and measurable results. She leads Rud Pedersen Norway's integrated work across industry, energy, FMCG and technology, and supports health-sector clients in both public affairs and public relations.

Mona builds and executes strategies that move policymakers, media, and stakeholders. Leading our cross-category team, she solves client problems end-to-end, from insight to delivery. She designs advocacy and campaign plans that combine direct outreach with earned and owned media. With targeted media training and sharp message development, she coaches spokespeople to perform with confidence. She moderates panels, roundtables, and seminars to advance clients’ agendas. In high-pressure environments, she manages complex processes, aligning senior stakeholders and timelines. Her counsel covers coalition building, stakeholder mapping, and risk mitigation across sectors. Drawing on a decade as Head of Communications for a national political party, she runs high-impact campaigns and elections. Finally, Mona applies publishing leadership experience (c. 100 titles/year) to plan, produce, and deliver on time.