Preben Carlsen

Preben Carlsen is an accomplished entrepreneur and managing director renowned for his work with startups and the communication and marketing industry. With a strong background in business development, digital strategy, change management, and organization development, he is a seasoned professional in integrated marketing, PR, and public affairs.

In terms of education, Preben Carlsen studied at Nesodden Videregående Skole and Berg Videregående Skole before pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Information and Media at Volda University College (HVO). Additionally, he completed Grunnfag in Social Anthropology at the University of Oslo (UiO).

Throughout his career, Preben has held significant roles in various organizations, including his current position as Chief Executive Officer at GoGood. He has previously been the Founder and CEO at Sandkassa Innovasjon, Founder and Chairman at No hate, and served as a Chair in several companies such as Miles Oslo AS, Norwegian Fashion Hub, and more. His diverse experience includes co-founding ventures like Folk Oslo, Reodor, and Charge Inclubator, among others.

Preben Carlsen has also worked in leadership positions as Chairman and co-founder at companies like Sherpa Music, KOMM, and Filter Media Norge AS. His entrepreneurial journey includes founding, managing, and partnering with Trigger Oslo AS. Preben also has a background in creative management, having worked as a Creative Manager at Peto PR, and as a consultant at PR-operatørene. Not limited to the marketing sector, he also gained experience as a Communication Advisor at IKEA, showcasing his versatility in different industries.

Before his varied professional roles, Preben Carlsen held early career positions such as a Salesperson at Dressmann AS, a Customer Advisor at DNB Finans, and even underwent military service as a Corporal at Luftforsvarets forsyningskommando. His career trajectory highlights a rich tapestry of experiences, making him a well-rounded professional with expertise across multiple domains.