Alexander has an academic background from NTNU, where he obtained a bachelor's degree in Biomarine Innovation and another bachelor's degree in Marketing and Management, specializing in innovation and entrepreneurship. Furthermore, he holds a master's degree from NMBU, where he studied Innovation and Entrepreneurship with a specialization in business development. Alexander previously worked as a caretaker at a hatchery and comes from a position as a business developer responsible for aquaculture at the supplier company Motek. At Bellona, Alexander works as a project manager in the bio-team, where he is responsible for projects within the bioeconomy.