Kahoot! hires Mads Rebsdorf as CRO

Learning video game Kahoot! has added Mads Rebsdorf to its commercial management team as Chief Revenue Officer. In the new role, Mr. Rebsdorf will be responsible for leading and scaling the company’s global sales business. His appointment is effective January 4, 2021.

“Mads comes on board at Kahoot! with a strong commercial mindset, extensive experience in growing revenues from cloud-based software organizations and harnessing dynamic teams as a strong leader,” said Kahoot! CEO Eilert Hanoa. “We’re continuing to build out our already strong team and I’m excited that Mads is joining us to further accelerate our growth trajectory and help build Kahoot! as a leading learning platform in the world.”

Mr. Rebsdorf started his career as a software developer and entrepreneur more than 20 years ago. He most recently served as Managing Director of cloud accounting software Visma e-conomic, he was central to the company’s expansion, acquisitions and organic growth throughout Denmark.

“I am delighted to join Kahoot!´s as the first Chief Revenue Officer with the great fast-paced team that has already built strong products and a culture for customer success,” Mr. Rebsdorf said. “I am looking forward to playing a key role in accelerating the growth and helping Kahoot! expand to new audiences and markets globally.”

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Kahoot! Appoints Lars Erik Grønntun as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Marketing Officer

Workplace learning platform Kahoot! who provide a platform for e-learning, presentations, and training engagement have announced the appointment of Lars Erik Grønntun as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). As COO and CMO Grønntun will manage the company's daily operations as well as communications strategy. He will report directly to Kahoot! CEO Eilert Giertsen Hanoa. "We are delighted that Lars Erik has accepted the position as COO and CMO of Kahoot!," said Hanoa, "He will bring a unique combination of extensive operational leadership experience from international organizations as well as expertise in global marketing and strategy. Lars Erik will have a leading role in supporting the company in its next growth phase and in preparing for a primary listing in the coming 12 months." Grønntun brings over 25 years of professional services experience to the team at Kahoot!. He most recently served as Global President at consulting firm Hill+Knowlton Strategies where he held several leadership positions at the company during his nine-year tenure. Prior to that, Grønntun founded Norwegian communications agency Gambit, which was acquired by WPP plc. "I am very excited to join the fast-paced Kahoot! team in building the leading learning platform in the world," Grønntun stated. "I have been extremely impressed by the company's results and believe there is much more to come for Norway's first tech unicorn. A key goal for me in this next development cycle is to contribute to growth and expansion through strengthening operations as well as Kahoot!'s strategic positioning."

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