Vegard Kongsgård
About Vegard Kongsgård
Vegard Kongsgård serves as the Regional Sales Manager for Nordics at Nerdio, where he combines his technical expertise with sales leadership to engage with the community and promote the company's offerings. He has a diverse professional background, having held various roles in notable companies such as Citrix, Cognizant, and Sopra Steria.
Work at Nerdio
Vegard Kongsgård serves as the Regional Sales Manager for the Nordics at Nerdio, a position he has held since 2023. Based in Oslo og omegn, he focuses on both direct and channel engagements to promote Nerdio's offerings in the Nordic region. His role involves community involvement and evangelization, emphasizing the importance of understanding customer needs and technology to drive business success.
Education and Expertise
Vegard Kongsgård has a strong technical background, which is complemented by his sales and leadership experience. He studied at Tromsø Maritime Skole, where he completed a program in GK Elektro, achieving qualifications in electrical engineering from 2004 to 2005. Additionally, he attended NKI Nettstudier, completing a Project Management Academy program from 2010 to 2011. He also studied IKT at Nordreisa Videregående Skole, achieving IKT-Driftsfag from 2005 to 2006.
Professional Background
Prior to his current role at Nerdio, Vegard Kongsgård held several positions in the technology and consulting sectors. He worked at EVRY ASA as a Senior Consultant from 2011 to 2013 and later as an Advisor from 2013 to 2015. He served as Agency Director for Digital Platform Services at Sopra Steria from 2021 to 2022. His experience at Citrix included roles as Senior Corporate Account Manager and Cloud Services Sales Lead from 2016 to 2023. He also worked at Cognizant as Associate Director - Lead EUC Architecture from 2019 to 2021.
Community Engagement
Vegard Kongsgård has been an active Board Member of the Citrix User Group Norway since 2013. His involvement in this organization reflects his commitment to community engagement and professional networking within the technology sector. He advocates for transparency, honesty, and direct communication in all professional interactions.
Sales and Leadership Philosophy
In his professional roles, Vegard Kongsgård emphasizes the significance of a holistic understanding of customer needs, technology, and strategic vision. He believes that these elements are crucial for driving business success. His approach to sales and leadership focuses on building strong relationships and fostering effective communication.