Helena Waern

Co-founder at Divide & Conquer
Summary
Helena Waern is an experienced production manager and agency producer specializing in advertising and communication.
With a career dating back to 1998, she emerged during the first dotcom era, bringing a vast knowledge base rooted in digital environments.
Her expertise spans producing printed and digital content, TV commercials, radio spots, and account management over multiple years.
Currently, she is the proud owner and co-founder of the digital agency Divide & Conquer.
Notable projects Helena has spearheaded include collaborations with KTH, the Swedish Royal Institute of Technology, where she managed accounts and oversaw student recruitment campaigns like The Radioactive Orchestra and The Robot Project.
Her work has garnered awards, showcased in notable exhibitions at esteemed institutions like the National Museum of Science and Technology.
An advocate for utilizing freelance talents, Helena has liaised with various professionals such as printers, photographers, programmers, animators, stylists, and digital agencies to bring projects to fruition.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Helena has a diverse educational background, having studied Grafisk produktion, Marknadskommunikation, and Produktionsledning at Berghs School of Communication.
She has held key positions in multiple organizations, including serving as COO, project manager, and production manager at various firms like 24HR, FamiljenPangea, Familjen STHLM AB, Dist, Abel & Baker, and more.
Her experience extends to roles as an Acting Chief of Staff at FamiljenPangea and Back Office Manager at Nation Wide Digital Media.
Additionally, Helena's versatile background includes stints as a stylist for numerous photo shoots, films, and catalogues, along with a penchant for excelling in electronic music trivia, specifically within genres like EBM and New Wave.