Nils Andreas Stensønes

Nils Andreas Stensønes (born 24 August 1964)^[2] is a Norwegian military officer who serves as the Head of the Norwegian Intelligence Service since October 2020. He served as Chief of the Navy from August 2017 to October 2020.

Preceded byMorten Haga Lunde

Preceded byLars Saunes

Succeeded byRune Andersen

Born (1964-08-24) 24 August 1964 (age 62)

Ethiopia^[1]

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Nils Andreas Stensønes
Head of the Intelligence Service
Incumbent
Assumed office October 2020
Preceded by	Morten Haga Lunde
Chief of the Navy
In office August 2017 – October 2020
Preceded by	Lars Saunes
Succeeded by	Rune Andersen
Personal details
Born	(1964-08-24) 24 August 1964 (age 62) Ethiopia[1]
Military service
Allegiance	Norway
Years of service	1986-present
Rank	Vice Admiral [no]

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In September 2020, he was appointed as Head of the Intelligence Service; he began his work in this position on 3 November 2020, taking over from Morten Haga Lunde.^[3][4]