Hallvard Bakke (born 4 February 1943 in Flesberg) is a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party. He was Minister of Trade and Shipping 1976–1979, and Minister of Culture 1986–1989. From 2006 to 2010, he was the chairman of the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation.[1] He holds a degree from the Norwegian School of Economics.

Hallvard Bakke
Chair of the Norwegian Broadcasting Cooperation
In office
2006 – 10 June 2010
Preceded byEldbjørg Løwer
Succeeded byWilliam Nygaard
Minister of Culture
In office
9 May 1986 – 16 October 1989
Prime MinisterGro Harlem Brundtland
Preceded byLars Roar Langslet
Succeeded byEleonore Bjartveit
Minister of Trade and Shipping
In office
15 January 1976 – 8 October 1979
Prime MinisterOdvar Nordli
Preceded byEinar Magnussen
Succeeded byReiulf Steen
Personal details
Born (1943-02-04) 4 February 1943 (age 81)
Flesberg, Buskerud, Norway
Political partyLabour
SpouseGunvor Hals

References edit

  1. ^ "Hallvard Bakke" (in Norwegian). Storting.
Political offices
Preceded by Norwegian Minister of Culture
1986–1989
Succeeded by
Preceded by Norwegian Minister of Trade and Shipping
1976–1979
Succeeded by
Media offices
Preceded by Chair of the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation
2006–2010
Succeeded by