Thomas Aleksander Timm Stensrud
About Thomas Aleksander Timm Stensrud
Thomas Aleksander Timm Stensrud is a Sales Director with extensive experience in the media and advertising sectors, currently working at Teads since 2022. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Information Management from Queen Margaret University and an MBA from Edinburgh Business School, and has held various leadership roles at notable companies including Microsoft, Spotify, and AdColony.
Current Role at Teads
Thomas Aleksander Timm Stensrud serves as the Sales Director at Teads, a position he has held since 2022. He operates in the Oslo, Norway area. In this role, he is responsible for leading sales strategies and driving revenue growth for the company.
Professional Experience
Stensrud has a diverse professional background in sales and business development. Prior to his current role, he worked at AdColony as a Sales Manager from 2020 to 2022. He also held the position of Business Intelligence Manager at MediaCom Norge from 2016 to 2019. His earlier experience includes roles at Spotify, Carat, and Vibrant Media, contributing to his extensive knowledge in the media and advertising sectors.
Education and Expertise
Stensrud holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Management from Queen Margaret University, which he completed from 1999 to 2002. He furthered his education by earning a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University, from 2002 to 2004. His educational background supports his expertise in sales and business intelligence.
Recognition and Awards
Stensrud has received notable recognition in his career. He was nominated for the Microsoft Key Talent 2015 Award, which acknowledges exceptional potential and performance. Additionally, he achieved the highest quota attainment among all Microsoft A&O Account Executives in the Nordics for two consecutive quarters in 2015. He was also nominated for the Microsoft Growth Hacker Award, highlighting his innovative approaches to business growth.
Previous Employment
Throughout his career, Stensrud has held various positions in reputable companies. He worked at Microsoft as an Account Executive for Microsoft Advertising from 2013 to 2015. His earlier roles include Head of Mobile at Schibsted Media Group/Webtraffic from 2015 to 2016 and Sales Manager at Spotify from 2009 to 2013. His experience spans multiple regions, including Norway, Germany, and the United Kingdom.