NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg will become Norway's new central bank chief, the government said on Friday, despite opposition worries that the appointment of the former prime minister could weaken Norges Bank's independence.
While the job is open from March 1, Stoltenberg has said he would first serve out his term at NATO, which expires on Oct. 1. Norges Bank separately said it expects the new governor to take over on or around Dec. 1 this year.
