Maria Lien

Maria Lien is a seasoned business professional with extensive experience in finance and project management. Currently serving as a Senior Business Developer at Schibsted since April 2019, Maria leads strategic initiatives aimed at developing innovative subscription models and enhancing consumer experiences. Previously, Maria held various roles at Schibsted, including Head of Finance Processes and Acting Director of Finance Transformation, where responsibilities included overseeing process improvements and managing a team in the implementation of an ERP system across multiple countries. Prior to Schibsted, Maria worked at Orkla ASA as a Project Manager on a major SAP 4HANA implementation project and as a Project & Knowledge Manager focusing on offshoring initiatives. Maria has foundational experience in accounting and auditing from roles at AMC Audit OÜ and SEB. Maria holds a Master’s degree in Social Sciences from Tallinn University of Technology and has completed an exchange program in Business Administration.