I LEAD COMPANIES THROUGH CHANGE, GROWTH AND TURNOVERS - ON BEHALF OF OWNERS AND INVESTORS WHO WANT PROFITABILITY AND STRUCTURE. WITH OVER 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AS A DAILY MANAGER, BOARD CHAIRMAN AND COMMERCIAL ADVISOR, I CREATE RESULTS THROUGH CLEAR MANAGEMENT AND PRACTICAL IMPLEMENTATION
CEO | Chairman | Turnaround | Commercial growth
About me
Lars Hagerup Tørrisen Hjelset
Commercial leader with a proven track record in growth, turnarounds and scaling businesses.
I have experience from real estate, media, consulting environments, trade and manufacturing industries. I am clear in communication, close in execution and get people on board.
This is what I'm working on today.
Managing Director / Advisor – Erigo Consulting AS (2009–dd)
I strengthen companies through commercial development, financial management, sales structure, pipeline development and management support for owners and senior executives.
Previous leadership roles and assignments
CEO – Seema AS (2021–2023)
• Revenue growth +218%
• Equity from –700k to +800k
• Launched SaaS companies and standardized deliveries
Chain Director – RE/MAX Norway (2018–2021)
• Established 6 offices and 30 brokers
• Built franchise, supplier structure and competence school
Lead Developer – Real Estate Agent1 Innlandet (2013–2016)
• Change processes that strengthened sales, market share and culture
Managing Director – Maze & Partners (2011–2013)
• Sales and operations responsibility
• Development of SaaS tools for performance management
Senior Consultant – Euro Business School (2009–2011)
• Leadership development for national chain customers
CEO – Motivation House Event AS (2004–2009)
• Established and sold the company
• Project management for large chain customers
Sales director – Aftenposten AS (2001–2004)
• Contributed to the establishment of finn.no/jobbsatsingen
Active board positions
• KNA Audi Club Norway
• Pur Plast AS
• Onlinedugnad AS
Personal
Married and father of two, living in Strømmen. Self-taught car mechanic and likes me just as much in the workshop as in the boardroom.
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