Marcus Surtén

Marcus Surtén has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Marcus currently works as the Head of X at JamesEdition, the world's largest luxury marketplace catering to High-Net-Worth Individuals. Prior to this, Marcus served as the Chief Executive Officer of MiMove, a startup that aimed to bring transparency and efficiency to the traditional real estate industry in emerging markets. Marcus also worked as a Senior Account Manager and Business Developer at NetEnt, a premium supplier of gaming systems. Before that, Marcus held the position of Country Manager for Sweden and Norway at DIAKRIT International, where they successfully improved profit and market share. Marcus also served as the Business Unit Manager and Head of Sales at Blocket, Sweden's dominant online marketplace, leading its real estate division. Marcus started their career as a Key Account Manager at Aftonbladet and Bonnier Media Group, where they built strong relationships with clients and was recognized for their sales performance. Throughout their career, Marcus has demonstrated strong leadership, business development skills, and an ability to drive growth in challenging market conditions.

Marcus Surtén has a Bachelor's degree in Business Economics from IHM Business School, which they obtained from 2009 to 2010. Marcus also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a focus on Strategic Leadership and Management, Innovation, Global Challenges in Business, and Digital Marketing from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where they studied from 2020 to 2023.

In addition to their formal education, Marcus has obtained various certifications. In April 2015, they received certification in Sales Culture & Technique from CEB. Marcus also completed the Schibsted Leadership Program in December 2013 and the Schibsted Key Account Management Program in December 2011, both offered by Schibsted Media Group.