Background
Vatne, Kaare Birger was born on February 2, 1943 in Torsken, Troms, Norway. Son of Ivar Paulsen and Laura (Karlsen) Vatne.
Vatne, Kaare Birger was born on February 2, 1943 in Torsken, Troms, Norway. Son of Ivar Paulsen and Laura (Karlsen) Vatne.
Certified engineer, Gøteborg Technology Institute, Sweden, 1962. Bachelor of Science with honors, University Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland, 1967. Doctor Engineering (honorary), Yorker International University, Italy, 2007.
Development manager, Procter & Gamble, Newcastle & London, 1968-1971;
development manager, Elopak, Oslo, 1971-1975;
vice president, Elopak, Oslo, 1983-1993;
executive vice president, Elopak, Oslo, 1993-1998;
marketing manager, Uddeholm, Skoghall, Sweden, 1975-1978;
development manager, Allpak, London, 1978-1983;
president, VATNE Consulting, Business Strategy, Asker, Norway, since 1998. Chairman Unifill International AG, Switzerland, 1995-1998. Managing director Unifill Spa, Modena, Italy, 1997-1998.
Board directors Catering Development, Sweden, 1990-1998. Chairman Norester S.A., France, 1995-1998, president KBV Cons., Norway, since 1998.
Member of Norwegian Society Chartered Engineers.
Married Ingrid Linea Hermansson, July 28, 1984.