Anja Munro

My full name is Anja-Lise Munro and I was born in Romania in 1972. I currently live in Oslo (Norway) together with my husband and son. I was born in Bucuresti (Romania) due to the fact that my parents were stationed there through my father's job. I moved to Norway when I was four years old and I grew up in Vestby ([[1]]). I moved from Vestby in 1990.

My father is Scottish and my mother is Norwegian. My father has retired and is now living in Brisbane (Australia). Through my father I am part of the clan Munro, see [[2]]. My mother is a retired school teacher and lives in Norway. I am very proud of what my mother has achieved in life. She (then Marit Sæther) won His Majesty the King's Cup Trophy for winning the 100 meters free style swimming in 1956 ([3]). She has also been Norwegian Champion in veteran tennis many times (here is an example [4]). My mother also has achieved good results in bowling. I also have an older brother, Alisdair Munro ([5]).

Academic career

I am currently taking an Executive MBA through the joint program between The Norwegian School of Management (BI) ([6]) and ESCP Europe ([7]). I also have a Master degree in Business and Economics from the Norwegian School of Management (BI). In addition, I have studied micro and macro economics at The University of Oslo ([8]) and economics and business studies at The University of Stirling in Scotland ([9]).

Professional career

Since June 2009 I have worked as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Faktor Eiendom ASA ([10]). For approximately six years I was Head of Business Development and Marketing at one of Norway's largest law firms, Arntzen de Besche Advokatfirma ([11]). During 2002-2005 I was Finance Manager at Norway's oldest kitchen producer, Norema ([12]).

You will find more information about me on linked-in ([13]).

Personal interests

Unfortunately there is currently not much time to spend on my personal interests. However, when I finish my studies I would like to start playing tennis and golf again. Before I had my son I used to spend a fair amount of time playing both tennis and golf, which are two sports that I find challenging, frustrating (!) and great fun! I will probably join Godlia Tennisklubb as this is close to home ([14]) and my golf club is Østmarka Golfklubb ([15]). I also love travelling, and our next trip will probably be to Australia, where we will visit my father.