Stian Andreassen

Stian Andreassen is a notable figure in the Norwegian tech industry, currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Digital Garden AS, a significant hosting company in Norway known for its brands, including UniWeb.no and FastName.no. He held this position from November 2012 to December 2021 before transitioning to other roles in the tech sector.3

Educational Background

Stian's educational journey includes:

• Greveskogen videregående skole: Studied Theoretical and Mathematical Physics (1995-1997).
• Norwegian Armed Forces: Completed military service (1997-1998).
• BI Norwegian Business School: Earned a degree in Siviløkonom (Economics and IT Management) from 1998 to 2002.4

Career Path

Before his tenure at Digital Garden, Stian worked as:

• System Consultant and Salesperson at If P&C Insurance (2003-2012), focusing on insurance portals and customer systems.
• After Digital Garden, he became the Chief Product Officer at Wakandi Group AS and also assumed the role of Director at Wakandi Tanzania Ltd. in May 2022. As of December 2022, he is also the CEO at Akeo.24

Leadership Style

During his time at Digital Garden, Stian was recognized for his effective management style, achieving a high employee approval rating of 90%.1 His leadership contributed significantly to making Digital Garden one of the most profitable Internet Service Providers in Norway.34

Stian Andreassen's diverse experience and commitment to improving technology solutions highlight his significant contributions to the industry, particularly in hosting services and product development.