Karsten Birkelund

Karsten Birkelund has a diverse range of work experience. Karsten is currently the Chief Operating Officer at Hi Fi Klubben A/S, where they focus on digital transformation and is responsible for all group operations. Prior to this, they served as the Chief Digital Officer and Director of Ecommerce and Omnichannel at the same company.

Karsten has also held positions as a Board Member at Nordisk Company and Karmameju ApS, where they focused on digitalization, market strategies, and digital commerce. At IMPACT A/S, they were a Senior E-business Consultant and Partner, providing their expertise in digital business. Karsten also served as a Member of the Advisory Board at Organic Basics, offering strategic and tactical advice on digital development and marketing channels.

Karsten's experience also extends to managing roles, such as International Sales & Marketing Manager at ADPT. at BESTSELLER, Managing Director and Co-owner at Firtal, and General Manager at Klubben, Studenterlauget. Overall, Karsten has a strong background in executive management, digital transformation, ecommerce, and marketing strategies.

Karsten Birkelund obtained a Bsc(B) + HD in Marketing Management from Aarhus University between 2004 and 2014. In 2016, they attended Aros Business Academy for a PRINCE2® Practitioner course. Prior to their university education, they completed their public school education at Rønde Skole from 1991 to 2000.