Ole Jakob Ytterdal

Ole Jakob Ytterdal has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries. Ole Jakob started their career as a Coordinator/Team Supervisor at Getronics AS in 1999. Ole Jakob then worked at Bertel O. Steen AS as a Summer Internship where they conducted an analytical project for Mercedes Benz. Ytterdal later joined Dressmann AS (Varner-Group AS) as a Communications Manager, responsible for managing communication and operations across several Nordic countries. Ole Jakob then moved on to Varner-Gruppen as a Communications Manager, overseeing fashion and apparel retail chains in Northern Europe. Ytterdal joined RetailX AS as a Partner, assisting retail companies with program development and strategy implementation. Ole Jakob also served as a Member of the Board at Rena Bryggeri AS, a craft beer brewery involved in mergers and acquisitions. Ytterdal later became the Head of Communication at Nordic Innovation Group AS, where they focused on product development, wholesale, and retail, and built strong brands for international markets. Finally, Ytterdal joined Wilhelmsen Group, where they held various roles including Vice President Corporate Communications, Group Communication Manager at Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding, Communication Director at Wilhelmsen Ships Service, and Head of Communication at Wilhelmsen Ships Service. In these roles, they were responsible for managing both external and internal communication, establishing communication teams, handling PR and media relations, and ensuring effective crisis communication and governance.

Ole Jakob Ytterdal has a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in International Marketing and Management (IMM) from Copenhagen Business School, which they obtained from 2003 to 2005. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor's degree in Economics and Business Administration from BI Norwegian Business School, studying from 2000 to 2003. In terms of additional certifications, Ole Jakob Ytterdal has obtained a certification in Digital Transformation from Coursera Course Certificates, though the exact month is not provided, and they also hold a Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®) certification from Scrum Alliance, earned in February 2019. Additionally, they have undergone officer training as a Sergeant in the Norwegian Armed Forces Infantry and completed high school education at Aalesund Upper Secondary School and Newark High School in Illinois, USA. In 2017, they attended the Wilhelmsen Leadership Program, focusing on design thinking and innovation leadership.