Fagsjef

English translation: Chief Adviser or Section Manager

20:24 Mar 19, 2010
Norwegian to English translations [PRO]
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Norwegian term or phrase: Fagsjef
This is the from the heading at the beginning of a magazine article. It is the professional title of the author. In the text, it looks like this:

John Smith
Fagsjef i NAME OF COMPANY

And then the article begins...
Any suggestions? Thanks!
Susan Nacey
Norway
Local time: 08:37
English translation:Chief Adviser or Section Manager
Explanation:
I think there are numerous options here. Another suggestion is if you know what "Mr Smith" specialises in, e.g. if he is a geologist then call him the Geology Manager
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eodd
Local time: 07:37
Grading comment
Thanks so much.
Section Manager fits nicely!
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Chief Adviser or Section Manager


Explanation:
I think there are numerous options here. Another suggestion is if you know what "Mr Smith" specialises in, e.g. if he is a geologist then call him the Geology Manager


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eodd
Local time: 07:37
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 20
Grading comment
Thanks so much.
Section Manager fits nicely!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Per Bergvall: Generally, it's better to post ONE answer, and discuss alternatives in the text. I'd go with Section Manager here.
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