Mette Wikborg
Personal life and career
Personal life and career
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Born on 15 April 1963, Wikborg has assumed leading positions in various government ministries. She served as deputy under\-secretary of state () in the [Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries](/wiki/Ministry_of_Trade%2C_Industry_and_Fisheries "Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries"), in the department for research and innovation until 2008, when she was appointed as leader () of the department responsible for the government's company ownership. In 2018 she was appointed permanent under\-secretary of state (secretary\-general, ) in the [Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries](/wiki/Ministry_of_Trade%2C_Industry_and_Fisheries "Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries").


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