Stina Strand
About Stina Strand
Stina Strand is an experienced Account Executive currently working at Cognite in Oslo, Norway. She holds a Master's degree in Economics from the Norwegian School of Economics and has a strong background in strategic sales management within the energy markets and computer software industry.
Work at Cognite
Stina Strand has been employed as an Account Executive at Cognite since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for managing client relationships and driving sales initiatives. Her work focuses on leveraging her extensive background in strategic sales management to enhance Cognite's presence in the market. She operates from Oslo, Norway, contributing to the company's objectives in the technology sector.
Education and Expertise
Stina Strand holds a Master's degree in Economics from the Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration (NHH), which she completed from 2001 to 2005. She also studied Zoological Ecology at the University of Bergen, earning a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) from 1999 to 2001. Additionally, she studied Zoology at the Universidad de Barcelona for one year in 2002-2003. Her expertise includes trading and risk management, negotiation, and business development.
Background
Stina Strand has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across the energy markets and computer software industry. She began her career at Meltwater News as a Sales Manager in London and has since held multiple positions, including Senior Strategic Account Manager at Brady PLC and Senior Sales & Account Manager at Volue. Her experience spans several countries, including Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Stina Strand has demonstrated a strong track record in strategic sales management. She has held significant roles such as Head of International Energy Sales at Point Carbon and Project Manager for Commodities & Energy at Thomson Reuters. Her contributions have been pivotal in driving sales growth and expanding market reach within the European energy markets and the software industry.