Håkon Leknes
About Håkon Leknes
Håkon Leknes serves as the Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis at Cognite, a position he has held since 2023. He has a background in corporate development and strategy, with prior experience at McKinsey & Company and Statoil.
Work at Cognite
Håkon Leknes currently holds the position of Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis at Cognite, a role he has occupied since 2023. Prior to this, he served as Senior Director of Corporate Development from 2021 to 2022 and as Vice President of Strategy for a brief period in 2022. His experience at Cognite spans multiple leadership roles, contributing to the company's strategic and financial initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Håkon Leknes earned a Master of Science degree in Industrial Economics and Technology Management from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), completing his studies from 2009 to 2014. He also studied at the University of California, Berkeley, where he focused on the same field for one year from 2011 to 2012. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both industrial economics and technology management.
Previous Experience at McKinsey & Company
Before joining Cognite, Håkon Leknes worked at McKinsey & Company as an Associate from 2014 to 2018. During his four years at McKinsey, he developed expertise in strategic consulting, contributing to various projects that required analytical and problem-solving skills.
Internship Experience at Statoil
Håkon Leknes completed two summer internships at Statoil in 2011 and 2012, each lasting two months and one month respectively. These internships provided him with practical experience in the energy sector, enhancing his understanding of the industry and contributing to his professional development.