Management Team
Hans Christian Haanes
Chief Executive Officer
Hans Christian is the CEO of Talentech since 2020. Prior to this, he held several senior management and board positions within Visma, including the position as Finance Director in the Visma Enterprise division. Hans Christian holds a Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration from the Norwegian School of Economics. He is a Norwegian citizen, currently residing in Norway.
Fredrik Mæhlum
Chief Operating Officer
Fredrik is the COO of Talentech since 2020. Prior to this, he held the position as CEO in Webcruiter, along with having over 15 years of management experience in the Nordic IT and software industry. Fredrik holds a Master of Information Technology from Swinburne University of Technology, and a Master of Management from the Norwegian Business School (BI). He is a Norwegian citizen, currently residing in Norway.
Magnus Grøneng
Chief Financial Officer
Magnus is the CFO of Talentech since 2024. His background spans roles such as consultant in McKinsey & Company, investment executive in a family office and CFO and board positions in tech companies. Magnus holds a Master of Science in Industrial Economics from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and Universität Karlsruhe, Germany. He is a Norweigan citizen, currently residing in Norway.
Malin Gustafsson
Chief Innovation Officer
Legal & Compliance
Malin is responsible for commercial and operational innovation, including Talentech's AI program, as well as being the head of the legal department since 2020. She has over ten years of experience within commercial law, privacy and compliance as head of legal departments and in-house general counsel. Malin holds a Master of Laws from Lund University. She is a Swedish citizen, currently residing in Norway.
Nikolaj Petersen
Chief Commercial Officer
Nikolaj is the CCO of Talentech since 2021. Prior to this, he held the position as Chief Sales Officer in Talentech from 2019, and as Managing Director in HR Manager Denmark and Sweden from 2011. Nikolaj has over 25 years of sales and commercial management experience in the Nordic IT and software industry, and holds a Certificate of Business Administration from Copenhagen Business School. He is a Danish citizen, currently residing in Denmark.
Maja Lindström
Chief Product Officer
Maja is the CPO of Talentech since 2020, and she is also a member of the board of directors of Breakit (Breaking Media AB). Prior to this, she held the position as CPO in ReachMee, along with having over 25 years of experience in the Nordic software industry, 14 of which as CPO. Maja holds a Master in Computer Science and Computer Engineering from KTH Royal Institute of technology. She is a Swedish citizen, currently residing in Sweden.
Thomas Hellstrøm
Chief Technology Officer
Thomas is the CTO of Talentech since 2020. Prior to this, he held the position as CTO in HR Manager, along with having over 15 years of tech management experience in the Nordic IT and software industry. Thomas holds a BsC Hons in Computer Science from Heriot-Watt University, and a Master of Management Programs from the Norwegian Business School (BI). He is a Norwegian citizen, currently residing in Norway.
Sara Sjölund
Country Manager Sweden
Sara is Country Manager of Talentech Sweden since 2023. Prior to this, she has worked as Sales Manager, Regional Manager and Nordic Billing Manager, and has extensive sales experience from various industries such as FinTech, Telecommunications and Recruitment. Sara holds a Master in Business administration and economics from Stockholm University – Stockholm School of Economics. Sara is also a part of the Management Team at Stockholm School of Business. She is a Swedish citizen, currently residing in Sweden.
Jens Christian Borgen
Country Manager Norway
Jens Christian is the Country Manager of Talentech Norway since 2020. Prior to this, he held the position as Country Manager for ReachMee in Norway, a role he held from 2013 when ReachMee was established in the Norwegian market. Jens Christian has over 15 years of sales and management experience from the Nordic SaaS industry. Jens Christian holds a Master in Business and Economics from the BI Norwegian Business School. He is a Norwegian citizen, currently residing in Norway.
Lotte Overgaard
Country Manager Denmark
Lotte is the Country Manager of Talentech Denmark since 2021. Prior to this, she held the position as Head of Business Development in HR Manager Talent Solutions, and has extensive sales experience. She holds a Bachelor in Sales and Marketing from Copenhagen Business Academy. She is a Danish citizen, currently residing in Denmark.
Sander Stevens
Country Manager Netherlands
Sander is the Country Manager of Talentech Netherlands since 2020. Prior to this, he held several director and board positions in SaaS companies, including the CEO position in Talmundo. Sander holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands. He is a Dutch citizen, currently residing in the Netherlands.