Norway
Recognized for leading high-performing global teams and delivering enterprise-level event and marketing strategies across complex international environments. Expert in end-to-end event lifecycle management, brand storytelling, trade shows, and integrated marketing campaigns across EMEA, AMER, and APAC. Strong track record of building performance frameworks, improving ROI visibility, and enabling executive decision-making through actionable insights. Recognized for cross-functional leadership, stakeholder alignment, and operational excellence.
Leads Cognite’s global event strategy, aligning marketing investments with sales pipeline growth and brand development. Oversees a diverse portfolio—from large-scale exhibitions to executive-level Cognite Summits—designed to engage key customers and prospects across international markets. Directed the development and execution of IMPACT, Cognite’s first user conference, managing all aspects from concept to delivery. The 2024 launch exceeded attendance expectations and established IMPACT as a cornerstone of the company’s go-to-market strategy, with continued growth underway for 2025 and beyond. Key achievements: - Scaled events from a brand visibility function to a leading generator of qualified pipeline - Enabled strategic customer wins through targeted and high-impact experiences - Designed and executed the Cognite Summits and IMPACT conference - Honored as a 2025 President’s Club participant for outstanding contribution Demonstrates strong leadership, ownership, and team-first collaboration. Developed a proprietary, results-driven approach to event selection and execution focused on commercial impact and global brand positioning.
Managed the Orkla Foods Norway and Finland account, supporting business growth through tailored product, solution, and service offerings. Acted as the primary point of contact for both regions, building strong, long-term relationships with key stakeholders across various organizational levels. Supported sales strategy execution by aligning with management to drive growth plans and account-specific initiatives. Directed and facilitated training programs to introduce new products and procedures, ensuring smooth adoption across departments. Maintained high-frequency, multi-channel client communication, including in-person meetings, online presentations, phone, and email correspondence.
Coordinated global events, including two-day summits in Houston and London for 150+ guests, overseeing booth design and execution. Developed workflows to streamline marketing efforts across nine global offices and enhanced brand visibility through social media, newsletters, webinars, and events. Managed ActOn marketing software, hosted corporate webinars, and ensured consistent brand implementation on new product launches. Improved lead generation processes within SugarCRM, providing weekly reports to support sales growth. Led the onboarding and development of new sales team members and served as a media liaison with major outlets like Bloomberg and The Financial Times. Supported the implementation of a new CMS (EpiServer) for the corporate website.
Managed daily production operations, leading a small, agile team to meet production targets, reduce downtime, and maintain strong client relationships. Ensured consistent quality standards and introduced new processes to improve efficiency and accuracy. Coached and developed team members to meet operational goals, managed resources, and approved maintenance and equipment purchases. Worked closely with retail and B2B clients to deliver custom graphic solutions and drive brand awareness, while overseeing client invoicing.
Developed a growth strategy focused on both financial gain and customer satisfaction. Conducted market research to identify opportunities and managed sales, revenue, and client records. Led meetings with prospective clients, addressing their goals and preparing sales contracts in compliance with legal guidelines. Analyzed customer performance to drive upselling and cross-selling opportunities. Maintained strong relationships with key accounts, including government departments and Ray White, Australia’s largest real estate firm. Provided after-sales support, mentored entry-level staff, and ensured the successful launch of programs.