Erik Harrell

Erik Harrell has a strong background in executive leadership and strategic management. Erik most recently served as the Chief Executive Officer at Duett AS, starting in 2023. Prior to that, they held the same position at Keystone Education Group from 2020 to 2022, where they focused on helping students make informed decisions about higher education programs.

Before their role at Keystone Education Group, Harrell was the Chief Executive Officer at Pickatale - les, lytt og lær! from 2018 to 2020. This company provided a digital subscription service for interactive children's books. Erik also served as a Board Member at Lin Education during the same period, where they played a key role in the company's growth and subsequent acquisitions.

Harrell's experience in the education sector extends to their time as the Chief Executive Officer at Kahoot! from 2016 to 2018. Kahoot! is a popular learning brand with millions of active users worldwide. Prior to this, they held various executive positions at Opera Software from 2005 to 2016, including Chief Strategy Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Financial Officer. During their tenure, Opera Software became a global leading consumer Internet company and mobile advertising company.

Earlier in their career, Harrell worked as the Chief Financial Officer at Advent Europe (acquired by Advent Software) from 2001 to 2004. Erik also founded and served as the CEO of PrintConnect, a company that was acquired by HTTPrint, from 1999 to 2001.

Harrell began their career at JP Morgan, where they worked as a Vice President in Mergers & Acquisitions from 1990 to 1996. Erik gained valuable experience managing M&A transactions for the bank's clients.

Overall, Erik Harrell possesses a diverse range of roles and experiences in executive leadership, strategic planning, and the education and technology sectors.

Erik Harrell completed their education with a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations from The Johns Hopkins University in 1988. Erik then pursued further studies at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), earning a Master of Arts degree in International Relations and Economics from 1988 to 1990. Afterward, Erik attended Harvard Business School from 1996 to 1998, where they obtained a Master in Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on General Management.