Education:

University of Tromsø, Cand. polit. degree (master degree in political science). He is also educated at the Nowegian School of Management and holds a master degree in Business and Economics.

Employment:

1998-2003: Project coordinator, Norwegian College of Fishery Science in Tromsø. Secretary for International Committee.

1990-1991: Researcher at he FORUT research institute.

1998-2001: Lecturer, counselling adviser and external examiner at the MSc-programme ”International Fisheries Management”.

1991-1998: Managing director at the Center for Environment- and Development studies- SEMUT.

1991-2003: Counselling adviser and external examiner for candidates at the Norwegian College of Fishery Science.

Political appointments:

2003–2007: Tromsø local government: President on the Committee for planning- and  buildnings. Vice president Finance- and buildning Committee. Member of the municipal council Tromsø.

1993 - 1999: Member of the municipal council in Tromsø.