Hakon Bjerke
About Hakon Bjerke
Hakon Bjerke serves as the Chief of Staff at Cognite, focusing on strategic processes related to mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships. He has a strong background in investment banking and corporate development, with previous roles at J.P. Morgan and Qatalyst Partners.
Work at Cognite
Hakon Bjerke currently serves as Chief of Staff at Cognite, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on driving strategic processes related to mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, and other critical relationships. Prior to his current position, he worked at Cognite as Vice President of Corporate Development from 2020 to 2022, and as Director of Corporate Development from 2019 to 2020. His experience at Cognite underscores his commitment to enabling industrial companies to create a connected digital representation of their operations.
Education and Expertise
Hakon Bjerke holds a Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics from BI Norwegian Business School, where he studied from 2007 to 2010. He furthered his education with a Master of Arts in International Economics and Finance from Brandeis International Business School, completing his studies from 2010 to 2012. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in strategic advisory and investment banking.
Background in Investment Banking
Hakon Bjerke has a robust background in investment banking, having worked at several prestigious firms. He began his career as a Summer Analyst at J.P. Morgan in 2011, focusing on investment banking within the Metals and Mining sector. He later held positions at Canaccord Genuity as an Analyst from 2012 to 2013 and at Qatalyst Partners as Vice President from 2014 to 2019. This extensive experience in investment banking supports his current role in corporate development.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before his tenure in investment banking, Hakon Bjerke worked as a Program Manager at Oslo Municipality from 2004 to 2010. His diverse professional experience, including strategic advisory roles and corporate development positions, has equipped him with the skills necessary for high-stakes business environments. His previous roles have contributed to his strategic focus at Cognite.