MetaCountry Director
Apr. 2012 - Mar. 2023Stockholm, SwedenLed and managed company operations in Sweden and Finland across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger.
- Formulated strategies to increase market share in existing business areas and successfully entered new business areas.
- Achieved remarkable business growth, increasing revenue from single digit in 2010 with 100X in 2022.
- Held full P&L responsibility for both markets, maintaining high productivity and positive net contribution since 2012.
- Thrived in a global organization with a local mandate, navigating complexity and managing internal stakeholders in a matrix structure
- Aligned local initiatives with global strategic objectives, ensuring contribution to overall business growth People & Team
- Grew the team from 4 to 70 people, overseeing cross-functional teams including Marketing, Communications, Policy, Measurement, Creative Development, Solution Engineering, Product Development, Recruiting, and HR.
- Built and nurtured a strong Meta culture, adapting and implementing Meta's best practices to align with the local culture.
- Demonstrated agility by adapting quickly to change, embracing cultural diversity, and fostering inclusive communication Public Affairs:
- Expert in managing media relations, proactively engaging with press and media to enhance organizational perception. Positioned Meta as a force for positive change in Swedish and Finnish societies, attracting investments and promoting tech as a future industry.
- Highly skilled in public speaking and delivering engaging presentations, adept at capturing and maintaining audience attention. - Successfully navigated tough interview situations, demonstrating composure, professionalism, and the ability to communicate effectively under pressure. - Proven ability to handle challenging questions and address sensitive topics with poise and tact
- Articulate and persuasive communicator, skilled at delivering key messages and representing the organization with confidence and clarity