Leif Terje Løddesøl (24 April 1935 – 18 November 2021) was a Norwegian businessperson.
He was born in Oslo as a son of Aasulv Løddesøl (1896–1978) and Liv Marie Bjørlykke (1905–1994). He has been married twice. He graduated from the University of Oslo with the cand.jur. degree in 1960, and studied further, among others at the Hague Academy of International Law and the College of Europe in Brussels. After a period as deputy judge in Hardanger District Court he worked in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from 1963 to 1966 and the Norwegian Shipowners' Association from 1966 to 1969.He was then the chief executive officer of ScanAustral from 1969 to 1973, Wilh. Wilhelmsen from 1973 to 1980 and Den norske Creditbank from 1980 to 1988. The bank became embroiled in hardships during a banking crisis (see among others the Black Monday 1987), and an employee also defrauded the bank. Løddesøl was removed as chief executive in 1988, but returned to the corporate executive team in Wilh. Wilhelmsen, where he stayed until 2000. From 2000 to 2002 he was the president of the Norwegian Shipowners' Association.He was a board member of Den norske Creditbank in the 1970s and chaired the Norwegian Bankers' Association from 1982 to 1984. He chaired the Norwegian National Opera from 1996 to 2005 and Wilh. Wilhelmsen from 2000 to 2003. He chaired the corporate council of Statoil from 1996, and later the board from 2002 to 2003. He had to leave after the Iran case.He was decorated as a Knight, First Class of the Order of St. Olav in 1985.
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Some of their strengths
Leif Terje Løddesøl has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Artistic, Adventurous, Strong, Trustworthy, Perseverent, Loyal, and Generous.
Strong and Diligent
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Leif Terje Løddesøl is someone who is a strong, diligent, and trustworthy person who approaches life with honesty and perseverance, but who is also physical, sensual, and artistic. A person who looks for jobs that tend to reflect their identity.
Active and Precise
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Leif Terje Løddesøl well know them as someone who can be tough, active, and sharp, like a sword.
Truthful and Kind
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Leif Terje Løddesøl as someone who is honest, compassionate, imaginative, and instinctual.
A person who enjoys new challlenges, is a magnet for attracting other creative types, good at identifying opportunities, and who is good at forming loyal, lifelong friendships.
Intelligent and Leadership-oriented
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Leif Terje Løddesøl is someone who is able to see things that others don't, and who can be an effective guide or mentor to others.
They are also someone who is calm, comforting, and stable, and who loves stability and being a good friend and loyal partner.
Patient and Compassionate
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Leif Terje Løddesøl tends to be someone who approaches life with grace and compassion, and who has a powerful and commanding personality. Who can be analytical, patient, and deliberate, avoiding risks and seeking out stability instead.
Some of Leif Terje Løddesøl's challenges
While Leif Terje Løddesøl has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Leif Terje Løddesøl can be Stubborn, Idle, Suspicious, Short-tempered, Impulsive, Unrealistic, and Indecisive.
Stubborn and Idle
One of Leif Terje Løddesøl's key challenges is that they are someone who can be seen as stubborn and, at times, lazy.
Unrealistic and Indecisive
Leif Terje Løddesøl is someone who can be unrealistic, indecisive, and lacking in confidence, who can be impulsive when it comes to making important decisions, have difficulty collaborating with others, can be argumentative and not willling to accept criticism, and who can be disappointed by the high expectations they place on others.
Materialistic and Aggressive
Finally, Leif Terje Løddesøl also can be materialistic, emotional, aggressive, stubborn, inconsistent, and be prone to big temper outbursts.
