Øystein (48) is a theologian and he comes from a position as provost in Drammen, Diocese of Tunsberg, having an extensive experience as a leader from churches and organizations and showing, during the years a significant commitment to values-based social issues and for young people place in church and society.
It is important for Norwegian YMCA-YWCA that we get a secretary who can continue the new priority areas and restructuring processes that have been initiated in connection with long-term strategy "YMCA-YWCA in 2025
said acting Chairman of the Norwegian YMCA-YWCA, Sunniva Gylver. Øystein Magelssen is an experienced leader. He knows the importance of keeping firmly on the organization’s value-based positions, to inspire and empower volunteers and staff and to listen to children and adolescents. It was a close race with more skilled applicants. We are very pleased that Magelssen has accepted the position, says Gylver.
I am happy and grateful for the confidence and opportunity to lead the world’s important for children and youth in Norway. Children and adolescents need YMCA-YWCA. I will stand for clarity and courage … Then it becomes crucial to develop YMCA-YWCA bold program thinking with sense for young people’s reality in Norway and the world, says the new Secretary General.
Øystein Magelssen will start his position on 1 July.
