Lars Friis
About Lars Friis
Lars Friis serves as the Vice President of Incubation and Ventures at Milestone Systems in Silicon Valley, a position he has held since 2012. He has a diverse background in high-tech and media strategy, with previous roles at PwC, Microsoft, and Columbus A/S.
Current Role at Milestone Systems
Lars Friis serves as the Vice President of Incubation and Ventures at Milestone Systems, a position he has held since 2012. He is based in San Francisco, California. In this role, he focuses on driving innovation and developing new business opportunities within the company. His extensive experience in the tech industry supports his leadership in fostering growth and strategic initiatives.
Previous Experience in High-Tech Strategy
Before joining Milestone Systems, Lars Friis worked at PwC as the High-Tech and Media Strategy Practice Lead for Northern Europe from 1998 to 2001. This role was based in Copenhagen, Denmark, and involved guiding clients in the high-tech sector on strategic initiatives. His experience at PwC laid a foundation for his future roles in technology and business development.
Education and Advanced Studies
Lars Friis holds a Master of Business Administration from Henley Business School, which he completed from 1999 to 2001. He also pursued studies at several prestigious institutions, including IMD Business School from 1998 to 1999 and the University of Oxford from 1999 to 2000. In addition, he attended Stanford University Graduate School of Business and Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management for short periods.
Career Progression in Technology Firms
Lars Friis has held various senior roles in prominent technology companies. He was a Senior Director of Global ISV Partnerships at Microsoft from 2002 to 2008, where he managed partnerships with independent software vendors. He also served as Corporate Senior Vice President at Columbus A/S for one year in 2010-2011. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Senior Consultant and Marketing Strategist at Grey Group from 1996 to 1998.