Gro Møllerstad facts for kids
Gro Møllerstad (born in 1960) is a Norwegian expert who helps companies find the right people for important jobs. She has also been an editor and a politician for the Labour Party.
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Early Life and Education
Gro Møllerstad was born in 1960. She studied at the Norwegian Journalist College, where she earned her first degree in 1985. Later, she continued her studies and received a Master of Management degree from the Norwegian School of Management. This education helped her prepare for her diverse career.
Working in Politics
From August 1986 to September 1988, Gro Møllerstad worked as a special advisor to Tove Strand Gerhardsen. Tove Strand Gerhardsen was the Minister of Social Affairs at the time. A minister is a top government official who leads a specific department, like social affairs. This was during the time when Gro Harlem Brundtland was the Prime Minister of Norway.
Important Work: The Smoking Act
One of Gro Møllerstad's key responsibilities during her time as an advisor was helping to put into action the new law about smoking. This law, sometimes called the "Smoking Act," was introduced on July 1, 1988. It was an important step to help people have cleaner air.
Career in Business
Before working in politics, Gro Møllerstad was a journalist. She wrote for the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK), which is a big news and media company in Norway. She also worked for Dagbladet, a newspaper.
Starting Her Own Companies
In the early 2000s, Gro Møllerstad decided to start her own businesses. She founded a company called Nye Hoder in 2000. Then, in 2002, she started another company called Hodejegerne. These companies are known as "recruitment" or "headhunting" firms. Their job is to help other companies find and hire the best people for important positions, like managers or leaders.
For example, in 2007, her company helped find the new leader for the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK). This shows how important her work is in helping big organizations find the right talent.
