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Arne Agnar Jensen
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| Born | November 15, 1954 |
| Died | December 29, 2020 |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Occupation | Chief executive |
| Successor | Kåre Valebrokk |
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| Preceded by Erik G. Braathen |
Chief executive of Braathens 1999–2001 |
Succeeded by position abolished |
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| Preceded by Bjørn Atle Holter-Hovind |
Chief executive of TV 2 1993–1999 |
Succeeded by Kåre Valebrokk |
| Incumbent | ||
Arne Agnar Jensen (born 15 November 1954 – died 29 December 2020) was an important person in Norwegian business. He was a leader, often called a "chief executive," in both media companies and other big businesses.
He was known for leading major companies like the TV channel TV 2 and the airline Braathens. His work helped shape how these companies grew and operated in Norway.
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Who Was Arne Agnar Jensen?
Arne Agnar Jensen was born in Bergen, a city in Norway. He studied business and earned a special degree called "siv.øk." This degree is similar to a master's degree in business or economics.
In the 1980s, he started his career in the advertising world. This means he worked on creating and managing advertisements for different products and services.
Early Career in Advertising
From 1989 to 1993, Arne Agnar Jensen became the chief executive of a company called BSB Bates Group. This was a big step in his career, showing his skills in leading a business. As a chief executive, he was in charge of making important decisions for the company.
Leading TV 2
After his time in advertising, Arne Agnar Jensen moved into the television industry. From 1993 to 1999, he was the chief executive of TV 2. This is one of Norway's largest commercial television channels.
During his time at TV 2, he helped guide the channel's growth and development. He made sure the channel offered interesting programs to its viewers.
Running an Airline
In 1999, Arne Agnar Jensen took on a new challenge. He became the chief executive of Braathens, a well-known Norwegian airline. He led the airline until 2001.
In 2001, Braathens was taken over by Scandinavian Airlines System, often called SAS. This change meant the position of chief executive for Braathens was no longer needed.
Later Business Roles
After leaving Braathens, Arne Agnar Jensen continued his career in other companies. From 2001 to 2004, he was the chief executive of Merkantildata. This company later changed its name to Ementor.
Arne Agnar Jensen passed away in December 2020. He is remembered for his leadership roles in various important Norwegian companies.
