Edmund Austigard

Edmund Austigard is a prominent Norwegian figure in the publishing industry, currently serving as the CEO and Forlagsdirektør (Publishing Director) at Det Norske Samlaget, a well-known publishing house in Norway. He was born on September 18, 1964. Austigard holds a diploma in economics from the Bedriftsøkonomisk Institutt and has completed two master's degrees in finance, political economy, and marketing from institutions in the United States.36

Before entering the publishing sector, Austigard had a background in technology and finance. His career has been marked by significant contributions to the literary landscape, particularly highlighted by his role during the recent Nobel Prize announcement for author Jon Fosse, whose works are published by Samlaget. Austigard expressed pride in Fosse's recognition, noting that Fosse's literature embodies a "slow writing and reading" philosophy that invites readers into a unique world.125

Under Austigard's leadership, Samlaget has continued to promote Norwegian literature, particularly works written in Nynorsk, one of Norway's official written languages. This focus on minority language literature represents a significant cultural contribution.24