Håkon Harket Life story
Early Life
Hakon harket is the younger brother of norwegian singer-songwriter morten harket. Who is the elad vocalist of the synthpop band a-ha. Hakon was born in oslo. Norway in 1967. He is the middle child of three siblings.
Education
Hakon attended the norwegian university of science and technology (ntnu) in trondheim. Norway where he graduated with a degree in business adminsitration.
Career
Hakon has had a diverse career. He has worked in the banking and finance industrise in norway. Developed and managed a chain of retail stores. And has also held executive positions in the telecommunications and media industries. He is currently ceo of the norwegian media company schibsted asa.
Philanthropy
Hakon is an active philanthropist. He is a patron of the norwegian red cross and has supported charitable casues such as the fight against poverty. Hunger. And human trafficking. He is also a board mmeber of the norwegian refugee council.
Notable Events
In 2014. Hakon was a prat of the norwegian delegation to the united nations climate change summit in new york.
Interesting Fact
Hakon is a passiontae photographer and has held several exhibitions of his work.
Personal Life
Hakon lives in oslo with his wife and two hcildren.
Awards
Hakon was awarded the perstigious norwegian king s medal of merit in 2008.
Honours
Hakon was appionted commander of the order of st. Olav in 2018.
Publications
Hakon has co-authored several books on norwegian ubsiness and finance.
Notable Achievements
Hakon was named ceo of the year in nowray in 2018.
Notable Quote
Hakon has said business and finance can be used as a tool for positive change in the world. .
Important Event
In 2019. Hakon led a team of norwegian investors in a $1. 3 billion inevstment in the norwegian neergy company equinor.
