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.

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.

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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.

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Experience Level

Language

Norwegian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Dutch
Advanced
German
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Independent advisor at SEIP OPPDRIFT
January 1, 2025 - Present
Independent advisor providing services in marketing and communications strategy, business strategy and development, and change management.
CEO at Elaway
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
P&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, 2024
Responsible 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, 2022
Responsible 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, 2013
Marketing 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, 2007
P&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, 2005
Product Manager within Arcus' own brands in wine in the Nordic region.
Brand Manager Snacks at Orkla - KiMs
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2005
Responsible 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, 2000
Supported various marketing activities during internship.
Board Member at Printbroker AS
January 1, 2013 - Present
Board member of B2B printing services company.
Marketing Manager, Spirits at Arcus As
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2013
Nordics 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, 2005
Responsible 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, 2001
Exchange program at The University of Seville, Spain
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
High School Diploma at Ås Videregående skole
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1995
Bachelor of International Marketing and Management at Hanzehogeschool van Groningen (International Business School), the Netherlands
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2001
Exchange program at The University of Seville, Spain
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
Exam at Ås Videregående skole
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1995

Qualifications

CHANGE MANAGEMENT
January 1, 2025 - February 9, 2026
LUA – Leadership Education in Arcus
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
ORKLA Brand School
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004
DIGITAL STRATEGY COURSE
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Change Management
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Digital Strategy Course
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
LUA – Leadership Education in Arcus
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Orkla Brand School
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Retail

Experience Level

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