He was a major in the infantry of the Norwegian Army, and served as chief executive officer of Elektricitets-Aktieselskabet AEG, the Norwegian branch of German company Allgemeine Elektricitäts-Gesellschaft (AEG). He also had a sporting career. At the age of 43 he participated in the men's trap competition at the 1912 Summer Olympics. He finished in joint 27th place. For his achievements he was decorated as a Knight of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav.