Jan Hygstedt
About Jan Hygstedt
Jan Hygstedt serves as the Sales Director Nordics at Denodo since 2021, bringing over 30 years of experience in enterprise and cloud software sales across various organizations in the Nordics.
Work at Denodo
Jan Hygstedt has served as the Sales Director Nordics at Denodo since 2021. Based in Stockholm, Sweden, he focuses on driving sales strategies and expanding the company's market presence in the Nordic region. His role involves optimizing data integration and data abstraction solutions to enhance business performance and provide valuable customer insights.
Previous Experience in Sales Management
Prior to his current position, Jan Hygstedt held various sales management roles across several organizations. He worked as the Territory Manager Nordics at Jive Software from 2013 to 2015 and served as Sales Director Nordics at Kyriba from 2019 to 2021. His experience also includes positions at Cordys (now OpenText), Information Builders, Box, TIBCO, and Microsoft, where he developed extensive expertise in enterprise and cloud software sales.
Educational Background
Jan Hygstedt studied at Uppsala universitet, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree from 1983 to 1986. This educational foundation has supported his extensive career in sales and management within the technology sector.
Career Overview
With over 30 years of experience in enterprise and cloud software sales organizations, Jan Hygstedt has built a diverse career. His roles have included positions as Regional Director and Sales Manager across various companies, including Oracle and Nortel Networks. His long-standing career reflects a commitment to the technology industry in the Nordic region.
Personal Interests
In his free time, Jan Hygstedt enjoys adventure hiking, golf, scuba diving, and traveling. He has a passion for culinary experiences, particularly with champagne and wine. He also values time spent at his summer house in northern Norway, where he engages in activities such as downhill skiing and witnessing the northern lights.