Leif Ove Mikkelsen

Leif Ove Mikkelsen is an experienced professional currently serving as Kommunedirektør at Kvinnherad kommune since June 2023. Prior to this role, Leif Ove held the position of Underdirektør in the Department of Maritime Personnel at the Norwegian Maritime Authority from March 2019 to May 2023. Leif Ove's background includes serving as Legal Counsel at PALFINGER MARINE from February 2016 to March 2019, and as Politiadvokat at Hordaland politidistrikt between February 2012 and February 2016. Earlier career experience includes working as an Advokat at Handeland Døssland & Co AS from 2007 to 2011, and as Førstekonsulent at Likestillings- og diskrimineringsombudet from 2009 to 2010. Leif Ove holds a Cand.jur. degree in law from the University of Oslo.