Asbjørn Larsen (born 1 August 1936) is a Norwegian economist and industrial leader.

Asbjørn Larsen
Born (1936-08-01) 1 August 1936 (age 87)
Porsgrunn, Norway
Alma materNorwegian School of Economics
OccupationIndustrial leader
AwardsOrder of St. Olav

Larsen was born in Porsgrunn. He graduated from the Norwegian School of Economics in 1960. He was assigned with Ministry of Foreign Affairs from 1961 to 1965, and the Norwegian Shipowners' Association from 1966 to 1973. He was CEO of the petroleum company Saga Petroleum from 1979 to 1998. He became a member of the Norwegian Academy of Technological Sciences from 1993. He was decorated Knight, First Class of the Order of St. Olav in 1993.[1][2]

References edit

  1. ^ Qvale, Andreas. "Asbjørn Larsen". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
  2. ^ Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Asbjørn Larsen". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 28 February 2017.