Erik Eskedal

Erik Eskedal has a varied work experience in various roles and companies. Erik currently holds the position of CMO at Convene since 2023. Prior to that, they worked as a Public Speaker at Erik Eskedal since 2007. From 2021 to 2023, they were the Agency Director, Data Driven Marketing at Sopra Steria, where they provided consultancy services and solutions for businesses aiming to become more data-driven in their customer communication. From 2019 to 2021, they served as the Head Of Marketing & Communication at Eqology AS, responsible for managing a marketing team and delivering various projects including a new mobile training app and digitalization of events. Erik briefly held the role of Managing Director Norway at Reprise Digital in 2019, responsible for programmatic, Social and SEO / SEM units. From 2018 to 2019, they were the Chief Tecnology Innovation Officer at IPG Mediabrands, leading technology development and implementation across subdivisions. Erik also has board membership experience from Oslo Maraton AS in 2017. From 2015 to 2018, they worked as a Digital Communication Advisor at BBN - The World's B2B Agency and Iteo BBN Norway, helping clients with digital communication strategies and execution. Erik was the CEO and Digital Communication Advisor at Iteo, Norway's first B2B digital communication agency, from 2013 to 2018. In addition, they served as a board member at Kolofon Forlag from 2015 to 2017.

Erik Eskedal has a Bachelor's degree in International Marketing from BI Norwegian Business School, which they obtained from 1999 to 2004. Erik also completed a marketing program at London South Bank University in 2002 and a marketing program at Leeds Beckett University in 2001-2002. Additionally, Erik has an Artium degree in Social Science, English, and Physics from Fana Gymnas, which they earned from 1993 to 1996. Erik has obtained several certifications, including the Snapchat Advertising Core Competencies Certification, Admin Certification (Level 1) from Datorama, a Salesforce Company, Facebook Blueprint, and various certifications from HubSpot Academy such as Growth-Driven Design Certified, Hubspot Sales Enablement Certified, and Inbound Sales Certified.