Ståle Økland (born 21 April 1976) is a Norwegian writer, thinker, trend expert and public speaker.
Ståle Økland's academic background is studies in sociology, history and German language.
[2] Økland discusses issues relating to the fields of consumption,[3] technology,[4] trade and society, and current topics of relevance to the business community such as globalization, social and cultural change, innovation,[5] strategic management and retail trends.
[7][8][9] Ståle Økland has also had a political career, among others as vice-mayor in the municipality of Time, Norway (2003-2005).
[10] He is the eldest son of the former Norwegian footballer Arne Larsen Økland.