Jens Stoltenberg — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Currently serves as the Minister of Finance for Norway since 2025, a role he previously held from 1996 to 1997.
Served as the 13th Secretary General of NATO from 2014 to 2024, becoming the second longest serving high-ranking official in NATO history.
Was the Prime Minister of Norway for two terms, from 2000 to 2001 and again from 2005 to 2013.
Led the Labour Party as its leader from 2002 to 2014.
Graduated with a degree in economics from the University of Oslo in 1987.
His tenure as NATO Secretary General coincided with the largest increase in NATO defense spending since the Cold War.

Biography

Jens Stoltenberg is a Norwegian politician who currently serves as the Minister of Finance for Norway, a position he has held since 2025 and previously from 1996 to 1997. He is also known for his extensive international leadership, having served as the 13th Secretary General of NATO from 2014 to 2024. Prior to his international role, Stoltenberg was the Prime Minister of Norway for two terms, from 2000 to 2001 and again from 2005 to 2013.