Alf-Gøran was born in Kristiandsand, Norway. He has been salmon farming since 2005 and leading as CEO of Kvaroy Group since 2008. Kvaroy is a third generation, family owned company located just above the Arctic Circle in Norway. The company holds 5 licenses to produce salmon which allows Kvaroy to produce 8,000 tons of salmon a year. Alf-Gøran is also a member of the board for a number of companies in aquaculture and technology. Alf-Gøran is a former economics teacher and holds a degree in business and marketing. Alf-Gøran and his wife, Ida Knutsen, have three kids.