Guro Enger Olsen
About Guro Enger Olsen
Guro Enger Olsen is the Head of eCommerce for Europe, Africa, and the Middle East at ExxonMobil, with extensive experience in marketing, sales, and business performance analysis.
Head of E-Commerce at ExxonMobil
Guro Enger Olsen currently holds the position of Head of E-Commerce for the regions of Europe, Africa, and the Middle East at ExxonMobil. She has been in this role since 2018, overseeing eCommerce strategies and operations. Her responsibilities include delivering yearly volume and margin improvements that exceed market expectations. She has successfully negotiated and opened 15 new strategic partnership accounts, including Amazon, bolstering the company's eCommerce presence in these regions.
Previous Roles at ExxonMobil
Guro Enger Olsen has built a substantial career at ExxonMobil, holding various significant roles. From 2016 to 2018, she served as the Head of Distributor Sales Nordic. Prior to that, from 2011 to 2016, she was the Marketing Project Manager for the Europe, Africa, and the Middle East regions. From 2009 to 2011, she led marketing initiatives as the Head of Marketing for the Nordic region. Earlier in her career, Guro acted as a Market Research Advisor (2006-2009) and Business Performance Analyst (2001-2006) for Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, where she conducted in-depth analyses to optimize the ROI of marketing investments.
Education at Thunderbird School of Global Management and INSEAD
In 2015, Guro Enger Olsen completed the Executive General Leadership Program at Thunderbird School of Global Management, focused on translating strategy into action, innovation, new market entry, alliances, and financial value. Earlier, in 2011, she graduated from INSEAD with an Executive Enterprise Leadership Program that honed her skills in effective leadership in cross-functional and cultural teams, and leading organizational change in a global business setting.
Academic Background in Finance and Economics
Guro Enger Olsen earned a Siviløkonom degree in Finance from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) between 1997 and 2001. She also pursued intermediate studies in Economics at the University of Oslo from 1995 to 1997. Her academic journey began at Kristelig Gymnasium, where she completed her High School Diploma from 1992 to 1995.
Team Leadership and Strategic Development
As part of her role at ExxonMobil, Guro Enger Olsen has established and developed an international team of three eCommerce specialists. This team supports the company's growth across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. She has also executed digital marketing plans with a focus on web content optimization for SEO and performance marketing, leading to significant business growth and enhanced online presence.