Background
Matre, Hans Erik was born on May 14, 1955 in Ski, Norway. Son of Inge Emil and Hanna Matre.
Matre, Hans Erik was born on May 14, 1955 in Ski, Norway. Son of Inge Emil and Hanna Matre.
Degree in Christian Religion, Norwegian Lutheran School Theology, Oslo, 1977.
He was a subeditor in Vårt Land from 1980 to 1983, and chief editor from 1983 to 1989. He doubled as chief editor and chief executive of both the Norwegian News Agency from 1989 to 1994 and Bergens Tidende from 1994 to 1997, before being hired in Schibsted. From 1988 to 1997 he also chaired the Association of Norwegian Editors.
In 2004 he became chief editor of Schibsted"s flagship newspaper Aftenposten.
He temporarily withdrew in 2008 since he underwent cancer treatment, and in 2009 he resigned on a permanent basis.
Member Norwegian Newspaper Association (member committee 1987-1989), Norwegian Newspaper Editors (leader since 1988), Norwegian Press Association (chief committee member 1988), Norwegian Liaison Committee (committee member 1988).
Married Kari Engen, January 31, 1976. Children: Martin Engen, Marianne Engen.