Mari Hardersen Prydz
About Mari Hardersen Prydz
Mari Hardersen Prydz serves as the Senior Director of Business Development for Renewable Power & Utilities at Cognite, a position she has held since 2022. She has a background in Industrial Economics and Technology Management, holding a Master of Science from NTNU and has accumulated diverse experience in business development and customer success across various organizations.
Work at Cognite
Mari Hardersen Prydz has held multiple roles at Cognite, starting as an Intern in 2013. She progressed to become a Consultant and then a Senior Consultant at Deloitte Norway before returning to Cognite. From 2018 to 2021, she served as Director of Customer Success, followed by a brief tenure as Senior Director, Customer Success, from 2021 to 2022. Currently, she is the Senior Director of Business Development for Renewable Power & Utilities, a position she has held since 2022.
Education and Expertise
Mari Hardersen Prydz earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Industrial Economics and Technology Management from Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet (NTNU), where she studied from 2009 to 2015. Additionally, she completed an exchange semester at the University of Cape Town in 2012, further enhancing her knowledge in the field. Her educational background supports her expertise in business development and customer success within the renewable power and utilities sector.
Background
Mari Hardersen Prydz began her professional career with internships at Hafslund and Innovation Norway in 2013. She later interned at Powel AS in 2014. After completing her studies, she joined Deloitte Norway, where she worked as a Consultant from 2015 to 2017 and then as a Senior Consultant from 2017 to 2018. Her diverse experience across various organizations has contributed to her current role in business development.
Professional Experience
Mari Hardersen Prydz has accumulated significant professional experience in various roles. She worked at Deloitte Norway for nearly three years, gaining insights into consulting before transitioning to Cognite. Her roles at Cognite have included leadership positions in customer success and business development, showcasing her ability to drive initiatives in the renewable power and utilities sector.