Degree in Law (University of Oslo).
First elected to the Board in 2006 and up for re-election in 2012. Lawyer in private practice with authorisation to appear before the Supreme Court and partner in the Law Firm of Haavind AS. Chairman of the Appeal Board of the Oslo Stock Exchange and Chairman of the Board of the Norwegian State Finance Fund. Formerly Chairman of the Board of Folketrygdfondet and member of the Board of several listed companies. Member of the Nomination Committee of Yara International ASA. Ms Ven and related parties own 15,000 shares in Orkla ASA2. Ms Ven attended 10 Board meetings in 2011.
2 Number of shares owned as of 31 December 2011.