Christoffer Axelsen

Christoffer Axelsen has extensive experience in sales, revenue management, and leadership roles. Christoffer is currently working as the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Whistleblower Software since February 2023. Previously, they served as the Senior Vice President of Global Revenue at Playable in April 2022. In this role, they were responsible for developing and executing the sales strategy, scaling the sales function, and expanding the company's presence in international markets. Prior to that, Christoffer held various positions at Leadfamly, including Chief Sales Officer (CSO), Global Vice President of Sales Operations, and Regional Director for the Nordics and Benelux. Christoffer played a significant role in establishing the company's go-to-market strategy, commercial playbook, and successfully opening new offices in multiple markets.

Earlier in their career, Christoffer was the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Mindworking A/S, where they focused on accelerating the company's growth in the Nordic region and the UK. Christoffer also served as the Sales Manager and Head of Direct Sales at Jyllands-Posten and gained experience in digital sales as the Head of Digital Sales at DBA - Den Blå Avis. In addition, they co-founded Cortra, where they served as the Co-CEO and Co-owner.

Christoffer began their career as a Sales Executive at TDC Erhverv Internet and gained valuable experience as a Forhandlerservice Assistant at TDC Mobil. Christoffer also worked as a Digital Trainee at LavaSoft. Throughout their various roles, Christoffer has demonstrated a strong track record of driving revenue growth, expanding into new markets, and building high-performing sales teams.

Christoffer Axelsen's education history includes multiple certifications and degrees. In 2002, they obtained an AP degree in Marketing Management from Aarhus Business College. From 2002 to 2004, they attended Coachers and completed the Coachers sales fundamentals cource. In 2004, they obtained a DISC certification from TACK International.

In 2005, Christoffer attended TACK International and completed the Professionel Presentation and The head of sales programe courses. In the same year, they also obtained a DISC certification.

From 2006 to 2008, Christoffer attended TACK International and completed the Sales leadership dev. programe. In 2006, they also completed The PDP concept course from TACK International.

In 2007, they attended Coachers and completed the Sales leadership development course. In 2009, Christoffer obtained a Cross and up-sell certification from Mercuri International.

In 2010, they attended Mercuri International and completed the Media sales fundamentals and advanced level course. Christoffer also completed a Negotiation and price negotiation course, with a field of study in sales. In the same year, they completed the Serious business program in value-based sales from Mercuri International.

In 2011, Christoffer attended Thomas International and obtained a certification in DISC (Certificeret Thomas PPS personprofil).

In 2012 and 2013, they attended Mercuri International and completed the Mercuri Sales Leadership programe.

In 2015, Christoffer completed The Challenger Sale strategy course from Mercuri International.

In 2016, they obtained the Google Adwords certification from Google. Christoffer also completed a Pricing strategy - value based pricing course from Aarhus BSS - Aarhus University.

In January 2021, Christoffer obtained a PowerMBA certification from ThePowerMBA.

Overall, Christoffer Axelsen has a diverse education background with a focus on sales, marketing, negotiation, and leadership.