Christian Linnestad

Christian Linnestad is a seasoned professional in digital marketing and performance marketing with a distinguished career spanning over a decade. Currently serving as the Country Integrated Media Leader at IKEA since October 2024, Christian previously held key positions at Komplett Group, including Digital Media Manager and Head of Performance Marketing, where efforts focused on driving business growth through digital channels. Prior experience includes roles at GroupM Norway, where Christian led a team in delivering paid search strategies, and significant contributions at MediaCom, IUM Norge, and BrandEmotivity, working with high-profile clients like SAS, Statoil, and Nestlé. Christian holds a Master’s Degree in Marketing Communications from the University of Westminster and a Bachelor’s Degree in International Marketing from the University of South-Eastern Norway.