Lars Furu

Background

About Lars Furu

Management Significant management experience from positions as managing director/CEO from both national, Nordic and global companies. Also experience from management of – as well as participation in Nordic and global matrix organisations. Experience from acquisitions and management of companies in need of turnaround and change management. Sales Long term and variable experience within sales and marketing, both in roles as sales representative, sales manager as well as management of different sales organisations. Relevant background from relation building activities, client follow up, client management and renegotiation of existing contracts. Marketing Experience from marketing activities as announcement, campaigns, DM, web pages/homepages and strategy plans/marketing plans. Strong attributes • Business understanding • Result orientation • Systematic and detailed approach • Ability to build understanding and create enthusiasm within the organization • Proven track record to build and maintain client relationship • Good understanding of different cultures Long and relevant experience within service management, sales and operations of various services, management and sales of capital goods and international brands/FMCG. Proven track record within sales, client relationship, operations and full P&L responsibility. Seen as an engaged manager who sets clear and reachable objectives, follows up and creates enthusiasm throughout the organisation. Do have large working capacity and can show strong results in all jobs, including a strong ability to keep and to develop key personnel as well as clients, beyond what is normal in the business.