Marthe Skaar

Marthe Skaar has extensive experience in the field of communications and external relations. Marthe is currently serving as the Chief of Communications and External Relations at Norges Bank Investment Management since April 2023. Prior to this, they held the position of Acting Director of Communications and External Relations at Norges Bank starting from November 2022.

Marthe has been associated with Norges Bank Investment Management since 2013, where they have held various roles including Global Head of Communications and External Relations, Head Of Media and External Relations, Acting Head of Communications and External Relations, and Presseansvarlig / Manager and Spokesperson. During their role as an Advisor, Communications and External Relations, they provided strategic corporate communication advice and handled daily media interactions.

Before joining Norges Bank, Marthe worked as the Managing Editor at SIX Financial Information from January 2009 to October 2012, where they specialized in financial information procurement and distribution. Marthe also worked as an Expert Commentator in Economy for TV2 Nyhetskanalen from April 2010 to June 2012 and as an Economic Reporter for E24.no from September 2006 to December 2008.

Marthe began their career as an Economic and Political Trainee at the Norwegian Embassy in Seoul, South Korea, with Utenriksdepartementet from January 2007 to June 2007. Marthe also worked as a News Reporter for VG - Verdens Gang AS from January 2006 to September 2006 and for Østlandets Blad as a News Reporter during 2005.

Overall, Marthe Skaar's work experience demonstrates their expertise in communications and external relations across various industries, with a strong focus on providing strategic advice, media handling, and reporting responsibilities.

Marthe Skaar began their education at Southside High School, where they completed 12th grade from 2000 to 2001. Marthe then attended Stabekk VDG from 1999 to 2002, but no specific degree or field of study was mentioned. Moving forward, Marthe pursued a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Volda University College (HVO) from 2002 to 2005. Additionally, they temporarily studied Austral-Asian cultural studies as part of their bachelor's program at Griffith University in 2003. Marthe continued their education at the University of Oslo (UiO) from 2005 to 2008, majoring in International Studies. In 2008, they participated in a summer school program at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), studying statistics. Finally, Marthe Skaar completed their Executive Master of Management in Energy from BI Norwegian Business School in 2012.