Anita Utseth facts for kids

Anita Utseth (born 26 August 1966) is a Norwegian engineer and politician. She is a member of the Centre Party.

Who is Anita Utseth?

Anita Utseth is a well-known figure in Norway. She has worked as both an engineer and a politician. Her career shows how people can use their skills in different fields. She has held important roles in government and in private companies.

Early Life and Education

Anita Utseth was born on 26 August 1966. She studied engineering at college. In 1987, she graduated from Møre og Romsdal College of Engineering. She continued her studies and earned a special engineering degree in 1991. This degree, called "siv.ing." in Norway, is similar to a Master of Science in engineering. She got this degree from the Norwegian Institute of Technology.

Career as an Engineer

After finishing her studies, Anita Utseth started her engineering career. From 1992 to 2000, she worked as a chief engineer. This was at the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate. This government agency manages Norway's oil and gas resources.

Later, from 2000 to 2003, she became an adviser. She worked at the Norwegian Directorate for Nature Management. This group helps protect Norway's environment. From 2004 to 2005, she was a director at a company called Pertra. Her role was in HMS, which stands for Health, Environment, and Safety.

Political Journey

Anita Utseth has also been very active in politics. She joined the Centre Party. This party focuses on issues important to rural areas and local communities.

Local Politics

Her political journey began in her youth. From 1987 to 1990, she led the youth branch of the Centre Party. This was in the Sør-Trøndelag district. From 1992 to 1993, she was a central board member of the Centre Youth. This is the youth organization of the Centre Party.

She also served in local government. From 1991 to 1992, she was a member of the Sør-Trøndelag county council. A county council makes decisions for a larger region. In 2003, she was elected to the Trondheim city council. A city council makes decisions for a specific city.

National Role

In 2005, Anita Utseth took on a national role. She was appointed as a State Secretary. This is a high-ranking position in the government. She worked in the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy. This ministry is in charge of Norway's energy policies. She served in this role during Stoltenberg's Second Cabinet. A "Cabinet" is the group of top ministers who lead the government. She left this position in 2007.