Leif Frode Onarheim
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Leif Frode Onarheim is a Norwegian businessperson and politician for the Conservative Party
.
as the son of businessperson Frode M. A. Onarheim (1900–1986) and housewife Lillemor Høst (1902–1990). He attended primary and secondary school in Hamar
, Bekkelaget
and Gjøvik
. He took his higher education at various institutions, including one year at the Valdosta State College from 1955 to 1956, but from 1957 he studied at the Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration, graduating with the siv.øk.
degree in 1960. In 1960 he started his professional career as salesman. From 1965 to 1967 he worked at the Indo-Norwegian Project on development aid
in Kerala
.
In December 1958 he married Anne Helene Nygaard, nicknamed Annemor. She is currently active in local politics.
. From 1981 to 1983 he also presided over the employers' association Federation of Norwegian Industries
, having been vice president from 1979 to 1981. He left the post as CEO in 1991 to become chair
of Orkla ASA, following the merger between Nora and Orkla. He held this position for one year. From 1992 to 1993 he was the vice president of the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise
. He was then the rector
of the Norwegian School of Management
from 1993 to 1997, and the president of Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise
from 1997 to 2001. He was also the chair of H. Aschehoug & Co
from 1991 to 2001, Narvesen
from 1993 to 2001, Netcom
from 1995 to 2001, Sponsor Service from 2000 to 2001, Løvenskiold Vækerø from 2000 to 2007 as well as Norges Varemesse, Helly Hansen
, Nora Mineralvann, Nora Eiendom, Idun
, Bjølsen Valsemølle and Nidar Bergene. He has been a board member of Fjeldhammer Brug (vice chair), Forenede Forsikring, Wilh. Wilhelmsen, Standard Telefon og Kabelfabrik
and Volvo Norge
.
Onarheim was elected to the Parliament of Norway from Akershus
in 2001, but was not re-elected in 2005. During his term he was a member of the Standing Committee on Energy and the Environment
. He then decided to return to the business world. He was the chair of Fjord Seafood from 2005 to 2006, and then a board member of Marine Harvest from 2006. He was also the acting CEO of Marine Harvest from 2007 to 2008, as well as a member of the board of Akershus University Hospital
and Innovation Norway
from 2006. In January 2010 he became acting deputy chairman of Marine Harvest, as Svein Aaser
suddenly stepped down.
In 2007 he agreed, somewhat surprisingly, to be a part of the Conservative Party ballot in Asker
for the 2007 local election
. As it turned out, he was elected to the municipal council for the term 2007 to 2011. As of 2007 he was the wealthiest politician in the municipalities Asker and Bærum
, ahead of businessman and fellow Conservative representative Stein H. Annexstad
.
In 1986 he was proclaimed a Knight, First Class of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav.
Conservative Party of Norway
The Conservative Party is a Norwegian political party. The current leader is Erna Solberg. The party was since the 1920s consistently the second largest party in Norway, but has been surpassed by the growth of the Progress Party in the late 1990s and 2000s...
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Early life and career
He was born in Vestre TotenVestre Toten
Vestre Toten is a municipality in Oppland county, Norway. It is part of the traditional region of Toten. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Raufoss.-Name:...
as the son of businessperson Frode M. A. Onarheim (1900–1986) and housewife Lillemor Høst (1902–1990). He attended primary and secondary school in Hamar
Hamar
is a town and municipality in Hedmark county, Norway. It is part of the traditional region of Hedmarken. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Hamar. The municipality of Hamar was separated from Vang as a town and municipality of its own in 1849...
, Bekkelaget
Bekkelaget
Bekkelaget is an area in the borough Nordstrand in Oslo, Norway.Until 2004 it was, together with adjacent Ekeberg, a part of the borough Ekeberg-Bekkelaget.Bekkelaget is known nationwide for the sports club Bækkelagets SK....
and Gjøvik
Gjøvik
is a town and a municipality in Oppland county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Gjøvik.In 1861, the village of Gjøvik in the municipality of Vardal was granted town status and was separated from Vardal to form a separate municipality...
. He took his higher education at various institutions, including one year at the Valdosta State College from 1955 to 1956, but from 1957 he studied at the Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration, graduating with the siv.øk.
Siviløkonom
Siviløkonom is an academic degree issued within the field of business administration and economics and a professional title in Norway , obtained after 5 years of studies...
degree in 1960. In 1960 he started his professional career as salesman. From 1965 to 1967 he worked at the Indo-Norwegian Project on development aid
Development aid
Development aid or development cooperation is aid given by governments and other agencies to support the economic, environmental, social and political development of developing countries.It is distinguished...
in Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
.
In December 1958 he married Anne Helene Nygaard, nicknamed Annemor. She is currently active in local politics.
Business and political career
In 1970 he became CEO of Nora-Sunrose, and in 1981 he became CEO of Nora IndustrierNora Industrier
Nora Industrier was a Norwegian company, most of its history involved in manufacturing of soft drinks and foodstuffs.It traced its history back to the brewery St. Halvard Bryggeri, established in Pilestredet in 1877. It originally brewed beer only, from 1882 soda as well. In 1918 the brewery...
. From 1981 to 1983 he also presided over the employers' association Federation of Norwegian Industries
Federation of Norwegian Industries (1919–1989)
The Federation of Norwegian Industries was an employers' organisation in Norway. It existed between 1919 and 1989, and was one of the main organisations in the field. In 1989 it became a part of the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise through a merger....
, having been vice president from 1979 to 1981. He left the post as CEO in 1991 to become chair
Chair (official)
The chairman is the highest officer of an organized group such as a board, committee, or deliberative assembly. The person holding the office is typically elected or appointed by the members of the group. The chairman presides over meetings of the assembled group and conducts its business in an...
of Orkla ASA, following the merger between Nora and Orkla. He held this position for one year. From 1992 to 1993 he was the vice president of the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise
Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise
The Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise is an employers' organisation in Norway with more than 16,000 members.It was founded in 1989 as a merger of the Federation of Norwegian Industries, the Norwegian Employers' Confederation and the Federation of Norwegian Craftsmen..The president is Kristin...
. He was then the rector
Rector
The word rector has a number of different meanings; it is widely used to refer to an academic, religious or political administrator...
of the Norwegian School of Management
Norwegian School of Management
BI Norwegian Business School former name BI Norwegian School of Management is the largest business school in Norway and the second largest in all of Europe. BI has in total 6 campuses with the main one located in Oslo.-History:...
from 1993 to 1997, and the president of Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise
Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise
The Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise is an employers' organisation in Norway with more than 16,000 members.It was founded in 1989 as a merger of the Federation of Norwegian Industries, the Norwegian Employers' Confederation and the Federation of Norwegian Craftsmen..The president is Kristin...
from 1997 to 2001. He was also the chair of H. Aschehoug & Co
Aschehoug
H. Aschehoug & Co , commonly known as Aschehoug, is one of the largest independent publishing companies in Norway. -History:...
from 1991 to 2001, Narvesen
Narvesen
Narvesen is a Norwegian chain of convenience stores/news agents, and is one of Norway's largest convenience store chains with 440 stores. Narvesen was established in 1894 by Bertrand Narvesen. Narvesen stores also exists in Latvia ....
from 1993 to 2001, Netcom
Netcom
Netcom may refer to:*U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command /9th Signal Command *China Netcom, telecom company in mainland China*NetCom , Norwegian mobile phone operator...
from 1995 to 2001, Sponsor Service from 2000 to 2001, Løvenskiold Vækerø from 2000 to 2007 as well as Norges Varemesse, Helly Hansen
Helly Hansen
Helly Hansen is a high-end producer of textiles and special gear for sports and work on the ocean and in the mountains, headquartered in Oslo, Norway .Today, the brand is recognized for its foul-weather fishing gear and can be seen both on television and...
, Nora Mineralvann, Nora Eiendom, Idun
Idun Industri
Idun a Norwegian supplier of ingredients to bakeries and food processing. Idun also sells products like yeast and marzipan through the grocery trade, by Stabburet. Idun is very popular for making the famous Idun Ketchup...
, Bjølsen Valsemølle and Nidar Bergene. He has been a board member of Fjeldhammer Brug (vice chair), Forenede Forsikring, Wilh. Wilhelmsen, Standard Telefon og Kabelfabrik
Standard Telephones and Cables
Standard Telephones and Cables Ltd was a British telephone, telegraph, radio, telecommunications and related equipment R&D manufacturer. During its history STC invented and developed several groundbreaking new technologies including PCM and optical fibres.The company began life in London as...
and Volvo Norge
Volvo
AB Volvo is a Swedish builder of commercial vehicles, including trucks, buses and construction equipment. Volvo also supplies marine and industrial drive systems, aerospace components and financial services...
.
Onarheim was elected to the Parliament of Norway from Akershus
Akershus
- Geography :The county is conventionally divided into the traditional districts Follo and Romerike, which fill the vast part of the county, as well as the small exclave west of Oslo that consists of Asker and Bærum...
in 2001, but was not re-elected in 2005. During his term he was a member of the Standing Committee on Energy and the Environment
Standing Committee on Energy and the Environment
The Standing Committee on Energy and the Environment is a standing committee of the Parliament of Norway. It is responsible for policies relating to petroleum, energy, hydroelectricity, environmental protection and regional planning. It corresponds to the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy and...
. He then decided to return to the business world. He was the chair of Fjord Seafood from 2005 to 2006, and then a board member of Marine Harvest from 2006. He was also the acting CEO of Marine Harvest from 2007 to 2008, as well as a member of the board of Akershus University Hospital
Akershus University Hospital
The Akershus University Hospital is a Norwegian public university hospital located in the Lørenskog municipality, in the county of Akershus, east of the Norwegian capital Oslo. It is one of four university hospitals affiliated with the University of Oslo...
and Innovation Norway
Innovation Norway
Innovation Norway is a state-owned company started in 2004 that replaced four governmental organisations. These organisations were:* The Norwegian Tourist Board* The Norwegian Trade Council* The Norwegian Industrial and Regional Development Fund...
from 2006. In January 2010 he became acting deputy chairman of Marine Harvest, as Svein Aaser
Svein Aaser
Svein Aaser is a former CEO of DnB NOR, the largest financial group in Norway. He resigned on 31 December 2006. He is chair of FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2011, the National Gallery of Norway and Marine Harvest.- Early career :...
suddenly stepped down.
In 2007 he agreed, somewhat surprisingly, to be a part of the Conservative Party ballot in Asker
Asker
Asker is a municipality in Akershus county, Norway. It is part of the Viken traditional region. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Asker. The municipality is a suburb of Oslo, the national capital...
for the 2007 local election
Norwegian local elections, 2007
Country-wide local elections for seats in municipality and county councils were held throughout Norway on September 10, 2007, with some areas polling on September 9 as well. For most places this meant that two elections, the municipal elections and the county elections ran concurrently...
. As it turned out, he was elected to the municipal council for the term 2007 to 2011. As of 2007 he was the wealthiest politician in the municipalities Asker and Bærum
Bærum
is a municipality in Akershus county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Sandvika. Bærum was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838. A suburb of Oslo, Bærum is located on the west coast of the city....
, ahead of businessman and fellow Conservative representative Stein H. Annexstad
Stein H. Annexstad
Stein Holst Annexstad is a Norwegian businessperson and politician for the Conservative Party.-Business:He has worked in Dyno Industrier, Nycomed and Hafslund Nycomed. He is the chairman of the board of Investinor , whose task is to invest in fledgling Norwegian companies, through a 49% ownership...
.
In 1986 he was proclaimed a Knight, First Class of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav.