Odd Olsen Ingerø facts for kids

Odd Olsen Ingerø was born on September 22, 1950. He is a Norwegian civil servant, which means he works for the government. He is well-known for being the Governor of Svalbard more than once.

Who is Odd Olsen Ingerø?

Odd Olsen Ingerø was born in a place called Skjeberg Municipality in Norway. Throughout his career, he has held several important jobs that involve leading and keeping order.

Leading Svalbard

Mr. Ingerø served as the Governor of Svalbard for two different periods. The Governor is like the main leader or representative for the Norwegian government in this special Arctic area.

His first time as Governor was from 2001 to 2005. After him, Sven Ole Fagernæs took over for a short time. Before Mr. Ingerø, the Governor was Morten Ruud.

He returned to lead Svalbard for a second time on September 16, 2009. He took over from Per Sefland, who had been Governor since 2005. Mr. Ingerø's second term ended on October 1, 2015.

His Career Journey

Before becoming Governor of Svalbard for the first time, Odd Olsen Ingerø had other important roles. He was a chief of police in two different areas: Sør-Varanger Municipality and Fredrikstad Municipality. This means he was in charge of the police force in those towns.

He also worked as a deputy judge. This role involves helping with legal cases in court. In 2005, he was appointed as the director of a national police agency in Norway called the National Criminal Investigation Service.