1976:

Degree in Economics, US

1980:

Diplôme d'Etudes Supérieures Spécialisées, France

2017-

State secretary Ministry of Defence

2015-2017

State secretary Minstry of Foreign Affairs

1978-2015:

Ministry of Petroleum and Energy, various positions; from 2013, acting Director General

2004-2005:

Ministry of Trade and Industry, State Secretary

1991-1992:

Mission of Norway to the European Union in Brussels, Energy Adviser

1976-1978:

Fred. Olsen A/S, Sales Consultant

2008-2015:

Ruter A/S, Deputy Chair of the Board

2012-2014:

Oslo University Hospital, Member of the Board

1997-2004:

Vinmonopolet,   Member / Deputy Chair of the Board

1987-2003:

Akershus County Council and Executive Board