Master's degree, Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration (NHH). 1991, Trainee, Hydro. With Yara International: 1993-97, Corporate Controller, Hydro Agri; 1997-99, Vice-President, Finance, Hydrogas; 2000-05, Head of Business Unit, CO2/Industrial, Central Europe; 2005-06, Chief Financial Officer, Industrial; 2006-11, Head of Investor Relations; 2011-12, Senior Vice-President, Head of Supply & Trade; 2012-14, Chief Financial Officer; since October 2014, acting President and Chief Executive Officer.