Espen Lund

Axon is a state-of-the-art digital supply chain twin, powering the next generation of supply chains and developed by Bluecrux. A SaaS front-runner that helps companies to facilitate optimized supply chain decisions, Axon provides E2E visibility on complex supply chains and simulates risk using probabilistic AI/ML. Axon provides a single source of truth via its advanced digital supply chain twin that empowers you to understand and manage your value chains.

Solicited by international corporations to secure VC funding and develop actionable growth strategies with senior management. Consultant to early stage companies with a focus on software solutions and digital technology. • Currently actively consulting for six companies in various stages of development and industries, assisting them with sourcing capital, identification and introduction of potential partners, and European market development. • Successfully funded two companies with seed investors. • Advisor

TRANSFORMING COAL ASH ENVIRONMENTAL LIABILITIES INTO ASSETS SonoAsh's proprietary technology allows for the processing of variable Coal Ash into a superior, uniform particle size pozzolan while liberating strategic metals as well as rare earth elements. The SonoAsh process will eliminate environmental liability considerations. The beneficiation of millions of tons of Coal Ash in storage contains solutions and pathways to a healthier environment, greenhouse gas reductions and innovative strategic technologie

Digital marketing software company financially backed by Sequoia capital and Bain capital. Vice President, Northern and Central Europe (Munich / Amsterdam / Stockholm) Hired to launch new innovative marketing software platform to the European market. Assisted brands, agencies, and developers to automate and optimize their marketing investments focused on travel, retail, and e-commerce sectors. Recruited, selected and trained team in all aspects of sales, marketing, account management, and partnership develo

Led sales and business development functions for the EMEA Supply Chain division that manufactures ERP and Supply Chain Enterprise software. Directed every phase of the sales cycle to successful conclusion, and drove tech adoption by key customers in target verticals. Oversaw spare parts planning for aftermarket and SAP for Europe. Reported to Managing Director, Europe. • Negotiated and signed deals with C-level clients at the world’s largest automotive, manufacturing, aerospace, defense, CPG, and pharmaceut

• Migrated and managed acquisitions of hosting companies in UK, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Sweden, Germany, France, and Spain. Streamlined the products, pricing, and branding globally and prepared the company for sale to Microsoft.

$100M security solutions and networking company with 80 employees. Led 3Com’s largest subsidiary outside of US including pre-sales, sales, after-sales support, marketing, and procurement functions. • Built large-scale enterprise sales organization including hiring and training multiple functional teams.

Start-up company that develops internet software compression and encryption solutions for B2B advertising and media markets. • Built global partnerships with IBM, Hitachi, Leo Burnett, and Dentsu.

Privately held audio communication specializing in the design and production of a wide range of high fidelity products. Full P&L responsibility, and management of 11 subsidiaries and 250 employees globally. • Achieved worldwide market leadership in the broadcasting, music, audio, telecommunications, and automotive industries with LH, BBC, and Audi by shifting focus from a product orientation to service driven. • Signed artists including Elton John, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Celine Dion and Whitney Houston.

Develops and manufactures telecommunications and base station systems Led sales, marketing, and distribution for Allgon’s largest subsidiary. Managed team of 60. • Built OEM business with Siemens, Nokia, and Sony Ericsson. • Managed B2B business with largest Telco service providers such as Telekom and Mannesmann (Vodafone).

Division of global Japanese consumer electronics, music, and entertainment company. Business Development Manager, Eastern Europe and Russia • Implemented sales partnerships and distribution partners in Eastern Europe and Russia.