section_path: Post-NATO career/Bilderberg Group
section_name: Bilderberg Group
paragraph_text: Bilderberg Group
  
  On 8 November 2024 Stoltenberg was appointed Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Bilderberg Group, an annual private conference attended by political leaders, business executives, academics, and media representatives. The group, known for its off-the-record discussions on global affairs, has been a gathering place for high-profile figures in government and finance. His appointment placed him in a leadership role within the organization's decision-making structure.