Background
He was born in Furnes, and was educated as a siv.øk.
He was born in Furnes, and was educated as a siv.øk.
He was hired in Norsk Hydro in 1943, advanced to become Chief Financial Officer in 1960 and assisting director-general in 1976. In 1977 he was hired as director-general (Chief Executive Officer), staying in this position until 1984.