Tord Leth Olsen
About Tord Leth Olsen
Tord Leth Olsen is an Account Executive at Cognite, having previously held various roles in customer success and strategic alliances at the same company. He has a background in management consulting and financial engineering, with degrees from NTNU and experience as a summer intern at Danske Bank.
Work at Cognite
Tord Leth Olsen currently holds the position of Account Executive at Cognite, a role he has occupied since 2023 in Oslo, Norway. Prior to this, he served in several capacities at Cognite, including Director of Strategic Alliances from 2021 to 2022 and Director of Customer Success for 8 months in 2021. Additionally, he worked as Manager of Customer Success from 2019 to 2021. His extensive experience at Cognite highlights his progression within the company and his focus on customer relations and strategic partnerships.
Education and Expertise
Tord Leth Olsen earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Industrial Economics and Technology Management from Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet (NTNU), where he studied from 2011 to 2016. He also participated in an exchange program at the University of California, Berkeley, during the 2013-2014 academic year. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both engineering and management principles, contributing to his expertise in strategic roles within technology-driven organizations.
Background
Before his tenure at Cognite, Tord Leth Olsen worked as a Management Consultant at A.T. Kearney from 2016 to 2019 in the Oslo area. His role involved providing strategic advice to clients, which enhanced his analytical and problem-solving skills. He also gained experience in the financial sector as a Summer Intern in Investment Banking at Danske Bank in 2015. Earlier in his career, he served as a Research Assistant in Financial Engineering at NTNU for five months in 2016 and was a Fondsmedlem at NTNU from 2011 to 2016.
Professional Experience
Tord Leth Olsen has accumulated diverse professional experience across various roles and industries. His career began with a research assistant position at NTNU, followed by significant roles in customer success and management consulting. His time at Cognite has been marked by leadership positions that emphasize customer engagement and strategic alliances. This varied experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of both technical and business aspects of the technology sector.