Hans Henrik Scheel

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Hans Henrik Scheel
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Scheel in 2016
Born (1956-09-22) 22 September 1956 (age 66)
NationalityNorwegian
Occupation(s)economist and civil servant

Hans Henrik Scheel (born 22 September 1956) is a Norwegian social economist and civil servant.

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Early life and education

Scheel graduated from the University of Oslo in 1985.

Career

Scheel served as director of the Statistics Norway from 2011 to 2015. He has been member of three governmental tax commissions, including chairman of the Scheel Commission  [ no ]. [1]

Other activities

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References

  1. Bolstad, Erik (ed.). "Hans Henrik Scheel". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 10 November 2017.
  2. Members International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Civic offices
Preceded by Director of Statistics Norway
2011–2015
Succeeded by