About us

The story behind Smarte Hoder

Smarte Hoder was established in September 2021 by Anette Wilstrup Torgersen, with a clear goal of becoming a preferred provider of recruitment and staffing services. The company focuses on the selection of executives and professionals, offering tailored solutions that combine in-depth industry insight with a meticulous evaluation process. This approach provides both candidates and employers with a unique opportunity to find the best-suited match for specific positions. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Anette has laid a solid foundation based on success in staffing and recruitment across various sectors. Our diverse portfolio includes finance, accounting and auditing, oil and gas, the mining and mineral industry, as well as food and feed production, the aerospace industry, and international freight forwarding, to name a few.

Anette’s strength lies in her deep understanding of customer needs, combined with solid operational and strategic experience. As a co-founder and entrepreneur of several companies, she has developed extensive business insight and the ability to meet industry requirements. Her flexibility in a dynamic sector is a result of this knowledge.

We are proud that the company was one of the winners of the 2025 Scandinavian Business Awards, receiving the title of “Best Executive Recruitment Agency 2025 – Norway” in the category of “Exceptional Candidate Matching & Organizational Fit.”

https://www.eubusinessnews.com/winners/smarte-hoder-as/

Today, Smarte Hoder is well-established in the Stavanger region and expanded to Oslo West in September 2024. This expansion marks a new milestone for the company, providing us with the opportunity to serve a larger geographic area and reach out to new customers and partners. We will continue to strengthen our commitment in Stavanger, where we have built strong relationships with existing clients and see this as an opportunity for mutual growth.

Our Approach
We have experience assisting leaders in various industries, both locally and nationally, and work in a hybrid manner – both physically and digitally. Our clients can expect a predictable recruitment process focused on potential and growth opportunities.

We function as an “extended project manager” in the recruitment process and assist our clients to ensure continuous progress. We aim to be an engaged partner, present and involved in all stages of the process, to ensure that our clients achieve the best possible results.

Anette Wilstrup Torgersen, CEO and founder of Smarte Hoder AS

I’ve helped many executives in different industry sectors to meet requirements for staffing and recruitment at local and national level.

As a certified user of several recognized and DNV-approved profile analysis tools from leading companies of occupational psychology tests, I make sure to find the right person for the right position.