Are specializes in financial and corporate communications, media relations, and crisis management for clients across both listed and unlisted companies.

With over 20 years of experience as a journalist, editor and entrepreneur, Are has worked at leading Norwegian publications such as Finansavisen and Nettavisen.

Before joining CC, Are led the financial and corporate communications division at the Oslo branch of JKL (now Kekst CNC), an international agency. He holds a journalism degree from the University of Texas and a degree in Business Economics from BI Business School.

A passionate advocate for clear and effective language and is the author of a book titled “Write Better! How to Sharpen Your Language”.

Outside of work, Are enjoys time at his cabin or immersing himself in a good book—often both. He is married to Hilde and has four children.