Stian S. Sæther
About Stian S. Sæther
Stian S. Sæther serves as the Vice President of Strategy and Business Development at Telavox and is a co-founder of Haut De Gamme AS, both based in Oslo, Norway. He has extensive experience in business strategy, digital transformation, and customer experience, having held various leadership roles at Telenor, eRate AS, and PwC Norway.
Work at Telavox
Stian S. Sæther serves as the Vice President of Strategy and Business Development at Telavox, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on aligning business strategies with technological advancements, contributing to the company's growth and innovation in the telecommunications sector. His experience in digital transformation and enterprise agility supports his strategic initiatives at Telavox, enhancing the company's operational effectiveness.
Previous Experience in Telecommunications
Prior to his current role, Sæther held various positions at Telenor, including Tribe Lead for Agile Transformation and Head of Customer Experience Management - Business. His tenure at Telenor spanned several years, during which he also served as Head of Marketing Strategy and Channel Management - Business, and Program Manager for Cloud Transformation. These roles provided him with extensive insights into customer experience and marketing strategies within the telecommunications industry.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
In addition to his role at Telavox, Stian S. Sæther is a co-founder and partner at Haut De Gamme AS, a position he has held since 2022. This venture reflects his commitment to entrepreneurial initiatives and his ability to leverage his extensive experience in strategy and business development to create new opportunities in the market.
Educational Background
Stian S. Sæther holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from California Lutheran University, which he completed from 1997 to 2000. He furthered his education at BI Norwegian Business School, earning a Master of Science in Business Administration - Strategy from 2001 to 2003. Additionally, he completed the Telenor Strategy Execution Programme at INSEAD in 2017, enhancing his strategic capabilities in business execution.
Consulting and Leadership Roles
Sæther has a diverse background in consulting and leadership, having worked at PwC Norway as Director of Strategy and Operations and at Implement Consulting Group as a Senior Manager. His experience includes serving as Chief Business Officer at eRate AS and holding board positions, which have contributed to his expertise in commercial excellence and strategic business initiatives.