Krister Kristiansen
About Krister Kristiansen
Krister Kristiansen serves as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Commercial Officer at Attensi, where he has held various leadership roles since 2014. He focuses on enhancing global sales strategies and empowering customer success, while also serving as a board member for Vilect and the chairman of Attensi's US operations.
Current Role at Attensi
Krister Kristiansen serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Attensi since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for integrating innovative strategies to enhance global sales and marketing efforts. He also holds the position of Managing Director and Chairman of the Board for Attensi UK since 2017. Additionally, he has been the Chairman of the Board for Attensi US since 2021. His focus includes empowering the customer success organization to achieve exceptional service delivery.
Previous Experience at Attensi
Before his current roles, Krister Kristiansen worked at Attensi as Executive Vice President of Sales from 2014 to 2021. He also held the position of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) for the UK and US from 2021 to 2023. His tenure at Attensi has spanned various leadership roles, contributing to the company's growth and strategic direction in the sales and commercial sectors.
Professional Background
Krister Kristiansen has a diverse professional background, including a role as Global Retail Sector Manager at The Boston Consulting Group from 2012 to 2013. He also worked as a Consultant at the same firm from 2007 to 2012, covering multiple regions including Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and the UK. Additionally, he served as an International Change Manager at Save the Children in London and Addis Ababa from 2009 to 2011.
Education and Qualifications
Krister Kristiansen holds a Master of Science in Business and Administration from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH), which he completed from 2001 to 2006. He also participated in an exchange program at Thammasat University, where he studied Marketing and Finance and achieved a Minor in 2006. His educational background supports his expertise in business strategy and management.
Board Membership at Vilect
Since 2018, Krister Kristiansen has served as a Board Member at Vilect. In this capacity, he contributes to the strategic oversight and governance of the organization, leveraging his extensive experience in sales, marketing, and operational management.