Nils Gjerstad
About Nils Gjerstad
Nils Gjerstad is a Senior Communication Manager at Hiab, with over a decade of experience in corporate communications and crisis management. He has held various roles in prominent organizations, including MTG and The Future Group AS, and has a strong academic background in communications and journalism.
Current Role at Hiab
Nils Gjerstad serves as the Senior Communication Manager at Hiab, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for managing corporate and investor communication strategies, which have significantly enhanced the company's reputation and established its thought leadership in the industry. Gjerstad's contributions have played a key role in improving Hiab's visibility in the market through effective public relations and media relations efforts.
Previous Experience at MTG
Gjerstad has extensive experience at MTG, where he held several positions from 2005 to 2015. He started as a Press Coordinator from 2004 to 2005, then became Team Leader from 2005 to 2007. Following this, he served as Head of Central Press from 2007 to 2011 and later as Group Public Relations Manager from 2011 to 2015. His roles involved overseeing public relations strategies and managing communication efforts across various territories.
Experience at The Future Group AS
From 2017 to 2018, Gjerstad worked at The Future Group AS as the Corporate Communications Manager. In this role, he was responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies that aligned with the company's objectives. His tenure at The Future Group AS contributed to his overall expertise in corporate communications.
Education and Expertise
Gjerstad studied at the University of Oslo from 1995 to 1997 and later attended Goldsmiths, University of London, where he earned a BAA in Communications from 1997 to 2000. His educational background in journalism and communications has equipped him with the skills necessary for effective communication management. He has over a decade of experience in crisis communication, demonstrating his ability to handle multi-territorial crises and issues.
Early Career at LookSmart
Nils Gjerstad began his career as an Editor at LookSmart in 2003, where he worked for three months. This early experience in editorial roles laid the foundation for his future career in communications and public relations.