Bjørgulv Braanen (born 14 November 1956) was editor-in-chief of the Norwegian daily newspaper Klassekampen until 2018, when he was succeeded by Mari Skurdal.
Braanen is educated as a welder in addition to have studied history at university. He is former chairman of Red Youth and journalist in Klassekampen (1984-1990) and Dagens Næringsliv (1990-2000). In 2000 he returned to Klassekampen and has been editor-in-chief since 2002.[1]
References
- ^ Henriksen, Petter (ed.). "Bjørgulv Braanen". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 4 May 2010.
| Party political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Grete Knudsen | Chairman of Red Youth 1979–1983 | Succeeded by Per Overrein |
| Media offices | ||
| Preceded by Jon Michelet | Editor of Klassekampen 2002–2018 | Succeeded by Mari Skurdal |
| Awards | ||
| Preceded by Nina Witoszek | Recipient of the Fritt Ord Award 2006 | Succeeded by Terje Tvedt |