Gunnar Wilhelmsen
Profile
Gunnar Wilhelmsen is a Norwegian politician and businessman who has served as the Mayor of Tromsø since October 2019. A member of the Labour Party, he previously built a career in the retail and real estate sectors, notably co-founding the property development firm TRIKO Eiendom. Beyond his political and business activities, he has been a prominent figure in local sports and culture, having served as the long-term chairman of the Tromsø IL football club and the Tromsø International Film Festival. In May 2026, he announced that he would not seek re-election in the 2027 municipal elections.
Details
- Born
- 1956 · 70 years old
- Birth place
- Tromsø, Norway
- Career
- Businessman, real estate developer, retail manager, chairman of Tromsø IL, chairman of Tromsø International Film Festival
