Stig Bareksten is an internationally recognised entrepreneur, master distiller and keynote speaker. As the founder of Bareksten Spirits, he has built one of Norway’s most award-winning spirits brands, bringing Norwegian craftsmanship to the global stage through numerous international accolades – including producing a gin named among the world's very best.

Through inspiring and engaging keynote presentations, Stig shares the journey of building a global brand from the ground up. Drawing on real-life business experiences, he provides audiences with unique insights into entrepreneurship, innovation, branding, product development, sales and leadership.

Stig’s story began in the forests and mountains surrounding Bergen, Norway, where his passion for nature, local ingredients and craftsmanship was shaped from an early age. After becoming a two-time Norwegian Bartending Champion and gaining extensive international experience across the hospitality and spirits industries, he established his own distillery in Bergen in 2015.

The results came quickly. Less than two years after launching Bareksten Botanical Gin, the brand received Double Gold at the prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Since then, Bareksten products have been served at some of the world’s most renowned destinations, including The Savoy in London and Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.

Inspired by the raw and mystical Norwegian landscape, Stig combines storytelling, business strategy and practical experience in presentations that inspire leaders, entrepreneurs, employees and organisations to think bigger, challenge conventional thinking and create meaningful results.

Stig Bareksten is an ideal speaker for conferences, corporate events, customer events, leadership seminars, kick-offs and business forums where the goal is to motivate, inspire and provide new perspectives.