Technology, Information and Media
Professional Services
Financial Services
Selective CEO mandates

Svein E

Fractional CEO | Interim Executive | Growth & Transformation Leader

About Me

I am a seasoned executive with more than 25 years of experience as CEO, Managing Director, and senior commercial leader across media, technology, SaaS, and advisory environments. I have led organizations through critical inflection points including growth, transformation, restructuring, market entry, and operational scale, often with full P&L responsibility and close collaboration with boards and owners. Today, I work as a Fractional and Interim CEO, supporting companies that need experienced leadership for a defined period—whether to stabilize operations, accelerate growth, align leadership teams, or prepare for the next phase such as investment, restructuring, or transition to permanent leadership. My strength lies in combining strategic clarity with hands-on execution. I am trusted to step into complex situations quickly, create focus and momentum, and deliver measurable outcomes while building strong leadership teams and sustainable structures.

Jurisdiction

Norway | United Kingdom | Sweden | Denmark | Germany | Italy | France | Netherlands | Finland

Notable Employer

  • Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Schibsted Norway Sales
  • Managing Director / Director of Business Development at Omnicom Media Group (Hearts & Science)

Experience

Seniority LevelC-Suite
Years of Experience20+ years
Current StatusActive
Fractional CEO | Interim Executive | Executive AdvisorNorExchange AS
2020 - Present

Fractional and interim executive leadership for companies navigating growth, transformation, restructuring, and market entry. Serving as CEO- and C-suite-level leader on short- to medium-term engagements, with responsibility for strategy, execution, leadership alignment, and commercial performance. Typical mandates include scaling operations, stabilizing organizations in transition, professionalizing leadership teams, modernizing go-to-market models, and preparing companies for investment, restructuring, or transition to permanent leadership. Works closely with boards, founders, and senior stakeholders with a strong focus on measurable outcomes.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)NotableSchibsted Norway Sales
2009 - 2016

CEO with full P&L responsibility for one of Norway’s leading digital advertising businesses. Built and scaled the company from early growth to significant market position, delivering strong revenue growth and profitability. Led commercial strategy, organizational development, and digital transformation, while working closely with ownership and group leadership. Responsible for scaling teams, building leadership structure, and driving long-term value creation in a highly competitive and fast-changing market.

Managing Director / Director of Business DevelopmentNotableOmnicom Media Group (Hearts & Science)
2016 - 2020

Established and led Omnicom’s data-driven agency offering in Norway. Responsible for growth strategy, commercial performance, leadership team development, and client partnerships. Led transformation initiatives across structure, services, and capabilities, including new business models, data strategy, and organizational change. Worked closely with group leadership on strategic priorities, restructuring, and growth initiatives in a complex, international organization.

Skills

Core skills0
Languages2

Languages

English
Norwegian