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Lisbeth Berg-Hansen
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Berg-Hansen in Tromsø
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| Minister of Fisheries | |
| In office 20 October 2009 – 16 October 2013 |
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| Prime Minister | Jens Stoltenberg |
| Preceded by | Helga Pedersen |
| Succeeded by | Elisabeth Aspaker |
| Member of the Norwegian Parliament | |
| In office 1 October 2013 – 30 September 2017 |
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| Constituency | Nordland |
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| Born | 14 March 1963 Bindal Municipality, Nordland, Norway |
| Political party | Labour |
Lisbeth Berg-Hansen was born on March 14, 1963, in Bindal Municipality, Norway. She is a well-known Norwegian businessperson and politician. She has been an important member of the Labour Party.
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Lisbeth Berg-Hansen's Career
Lisbeth Berg-Hansen has held many important roles in both business and politics. She worked to support businesses and also served in the Norwegian government.
Business Leadership
From 2002 to 2005, Lisbeth Berg-Hansen was the leader of the Norwegian Seafood Federation. This group helps companies that work with seafood. She also served as the Vice President of the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise from 2004 to 2008. This organization represents many businesses in Norway.
Political Roles
In politics, Lisbeth Berg-Hansen started as a political advisor. She worked in the Ministry of Fisheries from 1992 to 1996. Later, she became a State Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister. This was from 2000 to 2001.
Minister of Fisheries
One of her most important roles was as the Minister of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs. She held this position from October 20, 2009, to October 16, 2013. As Minister, she was in charge of managing Norway's fishing industry and coastal areas. This included making rules for fishing and protecting the marine environment.
Member of Parliament
After her time as Minister, Lisbeth Berg-Hansen became a Member of the Norwegian Parliament. She represented the Nordland area from October 1, 2013, to September 30, 2017. In Parliament, she helped make laws for the country.
Other Important Positions
Lisbeth Berg-Hansen has also been involved with several other organizations. She was the deputy chair of the board for the Norwegian Institute of Marine Research. This institute studies the ocean and marine life. She also served on the boards of companies like Aker Seafoods and Fosen Trafikklag. She was also a board member for Investinor, which helps new businesses grow, and SOS-barnebyer, which supports children's villages. She also served on the board of Bodø University College.
Personal Life
Lisbeth Berg-Hansen lives in Bindal Municipality, which is where she was born.
