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Xait Appoints Marianne Bjelke-Andersen as Chief Operating Officer

Written by Silje Stensland | Oct 23, 2024 1:47:02 PM

Xait is pleased to announce the appointment of Marianne Bjelke-Andersen as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Marianne’s role will encompass a broad spectrum of responsibilities, including strategic planning, operational management, and team leadership.

With a proven track record of leadership in operations and strategy, Marianne will play a pivotal role in driving Xait’s operational excellence and growth. With a background in managing major projects and leading high-performing teams, she brings a wealth of experience to the team. This has honed her ability to align efforts with business objectives, optimize processes, and deliver results across a wide range of industries.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Marianne to the Xait team,” said Eirik Gudmundsen, Chief Executive Officer (CEO). "Her extensive experience and strategic mindset align perfectly with our commitment to operational excellence and growth. Her proven ability to drive results and her passion for addressing intricate challenges will be invaluable as we continue to enhance our offerings and strengthen our market position.”

“I am so excited to join Xait and contribute to its continued growth and success,” said Marianne, “I look forward to working with this talented team and leveraging my experience to drive operational excellence while fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.”

Please join us in welcoming Marianne Bjelke-Andersen to the Xait team!

About Xait

Xait is a global Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company delivering innovative technology that streamlines and accelerates complex sales and other business processes. From its inception in 2000, with its first client, BP, Xait has expanded within and beyond the Energy industry. Today, Xait is a leading catalyst for organizational efficiency and sales growth. With more than 70,000 users across 400+ corporate organizations and 100+ countries, Xait’s expert software reclaims time and control to deliver incremental business growth and governance for a healthier work-life-balance and bottom line.  

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