Jan Christian Thommesen

Jan Christian Thommesen has a wide range of work experience in the field of communications and PR. Jan Christian has held various leadership positions in different companies and organizations. Starting from 2023, they have been working as the SVP Corporate Communications at XXL Sport & Villmark, where they are responsible for all aspects of PR and communications. Jan Christian has also been a member of the Central Board at Norsk kommunikasjonsforening since 2019, overseeing the association's day-to-day work. At Elkjøp Nordic AS, they served as the Nordic Head of PR & Communications, responsible for the Pan Nordic Communication Strategy. Prior to that, they worked at IKEA as a Board Member, Country Communication Manager, and Senior Communication Specialist. Jan Christian has also served as a judge at the SABRE Awards EMEA and held communication roles at NOR PR and the IKEA Group. Additionally, they have experience in project coordination and management in the media and film industry.

Jan Christian Thommesen attended the University of Bergen (UiB) from 2000 to 2006, where they obtained a Cand.polit degree in Media studies. Prior to their university education, they attended Bamble Videregående Skole for an unspecified period of time. Jan Christian also attended Bunes Barneskole og Grasmyr Ungdomsskole, but no specific dates or degrees were provided. Additionally, they have obtained a certification in Artificial Intelligence and Technology from the Institutt for journalistikk (IJ) / The Norwegian Institute of Journalism, with the year of completion unspecified.