Are Knutsen

Experience

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  BR-Leker / EMFI Leker

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2007

  Store clerk, part time during studies

  Part time

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  Fieldwork AS

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2008

  Event production, part time

  Production of events for large corporations

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  DNB

  Sept 2005 - Jun 2008

  Team Leader

  DNB is the largest bank in Norway I worked +- in a 50 % position while conducting my master studies in a sales department working on outging sales. I was team manager, where i structured daily tasks, recruited new resources and focused on training, coaching and development of the sales staff.

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  EY

  Aug 2008 - Jan 2013

  Senior Consultant

  EY Consulting practice create business transformations through people, technology and innovation.I started my professional career as a consultant with EY, and got experience from several industries and different competency areas. I worked on factory floors with lean, public sector on balanced scorecard and strategy within FMCG and several other cases for different clients. In EY I created the basis for my analytical approach to problem solving and built the strong foundation you need as a consultant within structured communication.Key learnings and tasks:- Lean- Problem solving- Structured communication- Core consulting skills- Change management Show less

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  Telenor

  Jan 2013 - Dec 2015

  Project Manager

  Telenor Group is a leading telecommunications company, advancing connectivity services and accelerating the digital future for millions of customers across the Nordics and Asia.I was a project manager on several industrialisation initiatives across the group. In Telenor I worked globally, with projects in Asia, Eastern-Europe and in the nordics. I was part of creating a lean program in finance, IT-offshoring & shared services, RAN Negotiations, Procurement, IT transformation program management and reorganisation of group unitsKey learnings and tasks:- Global project management - Technology projects- Offshoring & outsourcing- Negotiations- Organisational design Show less

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  Bertel O. Steen AS

  Dec 2015 - Mar 2020

  Bertel O. Steen is among the largest importers and retailers within the automative industry in NorwayThis role was built to execute on the defined corporate strategy, and the purpose was to establish a team that would experiment new service areas and innovations to ensure progress into future operating models for the group. I recruited a small team, where several cases were evaluated - and eventually the whole team transitioned into the car-sharing startup "Otto by Bertel O. Steen". Key learnings and task: - Innovation - Team development- External communication- Business development Show less I was part of a small team working on the key strategic projects for the group. I worked closely with the top management team, and with a wide project scope, both on rapid cost cut, partnerships and multiple other initiatives. I spent a wast amount of time on defining implications and timelines of future industry trends. I was also a primary internal and external keynote speaker on the future of automotive.Key learnings and tasks: - External communications and keynotes- Strategy & business development- Project management- Industry knowledge- Analysis Show less

  • SVP Services & innovation

    Nov 2017 - Mar 2020

  • Business Development Manager

    Dec 2015 - Nov 2017
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  Otto fra Bertel O. Steen

  Mar 2020 - Oct 2021

  Founder & CEO Otto by Bertel O. Steen

  Otto is a car-sharing service built for businesses, municipalities and large apartment buildings.I founded the company as a spin-out from Bertel O. Steen. I did the initial business cases for the concept, and ensured the financing to build the company. I did all recruitments and set the requirements for technology and product development team, while also defining the commercial strategy and executed on that with the team. Key learnings and tasks: - Strategy & business development- Commercial strategy- Product development- Marketing & design- Finance- Operations- Customer service Show less

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  XXL Sport & Villmark

  Oct 2021 - Aug 2024

  SVP & Head of services & sustainability

  XXL is the leading sports & outdoor retailer in the Nordics. I work on the groups strategic agenda, and lead several transformative projects. I am also responsible for services and sustainability, and manage a small team realising these service areas. Key learnings & tasks: - Strategy- Business transformation- Retail operations - Sustainability- Service innovation- Team development

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  Evidensia Dyrehelse

  Aug 2024 - now

  CEO & Country manager