Norwegian politician and regional administrator specializing in foreign policy, defense strategy, international parliamentary diplomacy, and municipal governance.
His career in public service includes serving as a Member of the Storting (Norwegian Parliament) representing the constituency of Troms since 2021, holding leadership roles on parliamentary foreign affairs and defense committees, and serving as Mayor of Målselv Municipality (2015–2019). His work in European and international policy encompasses chairing the Norwegian Delegation for Relations with the European Parliament and participating in the Norwegian delegation to the Interparliamentary Conference on the EU’s Common Foreign, Security and Defence Policy (CFSP/CSDP).