Jarle Hammerstad

Jarle Hammerstad is an experienced professional in public relations and policy leadership, currently serving as Head of Department and Director of Policy at Virke Commerce since September 2011. Previously, Jarle held prominent positions such as Director of Public Relations at the International Chamber of Commerce in Norway from May 2020 to March 2022, where Jarle also served as Chair of the Board. Prior experience includes chairing Næringslivets Sikkerhetsråd from 2010 to 2013 and working in various roles at HSH, which became Virke in 2011. Early career experiences include political advisement at Høyre and service with the Norwegian Atlantic Committee. Educational qualifications include a Cand.polit degree in Political Science from the University of Oslo and studies at Université de Caen and Oslo handelsgymnasium.