Terje Løken
About Terje Løken
Terje Løken serves as the Senior Vice President of Product Management for the Cognite Data Fusion Platform, where he emphasizes collaboration between IT and business to foster innovation. With a background in engineering and extensive experience in digital transformation, he actively participates in strategic initiatives and operational changes.
Work at Cognite
Terje Løken serves as the Senior Vice President of Product Management for the Cognite Data Fusion Platform. He has been in this role since 2022, focusing on enhancing the product's capabilities and aligning it with business needs. His work emphasizes close cooperation with business stakeholders to foster innovation within IT. Løken values environments that encourage challenging existing practices and continuous learning, which aligns with Cognite's mission to leverage modern technology for industrial data management.
Previous Experience at Storebrand
Before joining Cognite, Terje Løken held the position of Executive Vice President for Digital & Innovation at Storebrand. He worked there for 14 years, from 2008 to 2022, in the Oslo Area, Norway. In this role, he was responsible for driving digital transformation and innovation initiatives within the organization. His extensive experience in this position contributed to his understanding of the intersection between technology and business.
Background in Engineering and Technology
Terje Løken has a strong educational background in technology, having earned a Master of Science degree in Computer Science from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) between 1994 and 1999. He also worked as a civil engineer at SINTEF from 1999 to 2001, where he gained experience in engineering practices. His background includes building large-scale, high-performance enterprise search engines, showcasing his technical expertise.
Leadership Role at Enonic
In addition to his role at Cognite, Terje Løken has been serving as Chairman at Enonic since 2022. This position allows him to leverage his extensive experience in technology and product management to guide the organization. His leadership role at Enonic complements his responsibilities at Cognite, emphasizing his commitment to strategic initiatives and operational changes in the tech industry.
Focus on Collaboration and Communication
Terje Løken emphasizes the importance of collaboration in his professional endeavors. He enjoys participating in strategic initiatives and operational routine changes, fostering a culture of open communication. His ability to engage in both technical discussions and business-related topics allows him to bridge the gap between technology and business needs effectively. Løken values environments that are candid, open, and adaptable to change.