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Hello! I’m Harald Seip, an international marketer with executive-level experience across multi-cultural teams and brands. I’ve led brand, marketing and change-management initiatives for global players and fast-growing businesses, delivering growth, stronger customer engagement, and measurable impact.
My career spans agency leadership and in-house roles—from Account Director at Los&Co to CEO of Elaway—where I built teams, redefined brands, and delivered scalable strategies across the Nordics, Europe, and beyond.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Language
Norwegian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Dutch
Advanced
German
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
Work Experience
Independent advisor at SEIP OPPDRIFT
January 1, 2025 - PresentIndependent advisor providing services in marketing and communications strategy, business strategy and development, and change management.
CEO at Elaway
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025P&L responsibility for the Norwegian market, which accounted for the majority of the company's customer base. Implemented restructuring with solid results, turning significant negative EBITDA into positive, tripling gross margin, reducing customer inquiries, growing the customer base while lowering staffing.
Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at Elaway
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024Responsible for brand, marketing and communications in Norway, Sweden and Germany. Led the positioning work for the company. Responsible for the company's ESG methodology and reporting.
Account Director at Los&Co
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2022Responsible for strategies, development of concepts, finances and customer teams. Managed local and international customers such as Hurtigruten global, Innovation Norway/Brand Norway, Felleskjøpet, Flytjoget, Gilde, KiMs, etc.
Marketing Manager Spirits at Arcus As
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2013Marketing Manager for the Nordics and Germany. Included management of Linie Aquavit internationally. Developed strategies for the brands and product group across markets.
Category Manager Wine at Arcus As
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007P&L responsibility for Arcus' wine portfolio in the Nordic region. Developed and optimized the wine portfolio and contributed to growth initiatives.
Brand Manager Wine at Arcus As
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005Product Manager within Arcus' own brands in wine in the Nordic region.
Brand Manager Snacks at Orkla - KiMs
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2005Responsible for KiM's potato chip portfolio and OLW Cheez Doodles. Project manager for several innovation projects, including cross-market Nordic initiatives. KiM's market share improved against key competitors.
Marketing Assistant (Internship) at General Motors Europe/Adam Opel AG
January 1, 2000 - June 30, 2000Supported various marketing activities during internship.
Board Member at Printbroker AS
January 1, 2013 - PresentBoard member of B2B printing services company.
Marketing Manager, Spirits at Arcus As
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2013Nordics and Germany marketing manager for wine and spirits, including international management of Linie Aquavit. Developed brand strategies and managed the complete value chain.
Brand Manager, Snacks at Orkla - KiMs
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005Responsible for KiM's potato chip portfolio and OLW Cheez Doodles; led cross-market innovation projects in the Nordics.
Education
Bachelor of International Marketing and Management at International Business School, Hanzehogeschool van Groningen, the Netherlands
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2001Exchange program at The University of Seville, Spain
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000High School Diploma at Ås Videregående skole
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1995Bachelor of International Marketing and Management at Hanzehogeschool van Groningen (International Business School), the Netherlands
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2001Exchange program at The University of Seville, Spain
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000Exam at Ås Videregående skole
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1995Qualifications
CHANGE MANAGEMENT
January 1, 2025 - February 9, 2026LUA – Leadership Education in Arcus
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007ORKLA Brand School
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004DIGITAL STRATEGY COURSE
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Change Management
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Digital Strategy Course
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014LUA – Leadership Education in Arcus
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006Orkla Brand School
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004Industry Experience
Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Retail
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
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