Below is an overview of the boards governing Helse Midt-Norge from February 6, 2026, until the enterprise meeting scheduled for February or March 2028.
Recently, Helse Midt-Norge appointed a new board, with Per Axel Koch taking the helm as chair. His role has sparked considerable debate, as he serves as the CEO of Polaris Media, which owns numerous media outlets in the region. Concerns have been raised about how his leadership might influence coverage across these various news organizations.
Kirsti Husby, the editor-in-chief of Adresseavisen, has emphasized that the editorial teams within these media houses maintain complete autonomy over their reporting and prioritization decisions.
Additionally, there has been criticism regarding the overlap of individuals serving in multiple boards and election committees, raising questions about their divided loyalties.
Here is the new board of Helse Midt-Norge:
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Per Axel Koch (Chair) New
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Bjørn Haugstad (Vice Chair) New
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Steinar Kristoffersen
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Bente Glomset Vikhagen New
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Roy Børge Sigernes-Sørlie New
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Ragnhild Holmberg Aunsmo New
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Hege Leirfall Ingebrigtsen New
Representatives elected by and among the employees:
The following are the owner-appointed representatives, according to Helse Midt-Norge’s press release:
St. Olavs Hospital HF
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Ola Henrik Strand (Chair)
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Anne Borg (Vice Chair)
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Rita Irene Ottervik
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Anita Schumacher (new board member)
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Bjørn Kalmar Aasland (new board member)
Representatives elected by and among the employees:
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John Olav Berdahl
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Maiken Isachsen-Hagen
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Vivi Bakkeheim
Helse Møre og Romsdal HF
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Herlof Nilssen (Chair)
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Gerd Marit Langøy (Vice Chair)
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Leon Jarle Aurdal
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Solveig Klæbo Reitan (new board member)
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Bjørn Buan (new board member)
Representatives elected by and among the employees:
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Anette Lekve
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Tore Schytte
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Torgeir Sand Aas
Helse Nord-Trøndelag HF
Representatives elected by and among the employees:
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Ola Sund-Derås
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Oluf Dimitri Røe
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Monica Foros
Sykehusapotekene i Midt-Norge HF
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Turid Riset (new Chair)
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Gunn Fredriksen (Vice Chair)
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Olav Spigset
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Hanne Frøyshov
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Steinar Abrahamsen (new board member)
Representatives elected by and among the employees:
Hemit HF
Representatives elected by and among the employees:
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Anne Staurland Aarbakke
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Erik Berg
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Magnus Husby
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