Kahoot! welcomes top communications executive as new COO/CMO.Lars Erik Grønntun is stepping down from his role as Hill+Knowlton Strategies global president to join educational platform Kahoot! as chief operating and chief marketing officer.
Grønntun becomes COO and CMO at Kahoot!, a game-based learning platform developed in his native Norway, after nearly a decade in H+K senior leadership roles, and almost two decades with the firm in total.
Eilert Hanoa, CEO of Kahoot!, said: “”We are delighted that Lars Erik has accepted the position as COO and CMO of Kahoot!. He will bring a unique combination of extensive operational leadership experience from international organizations as well as expertise in global marketing and strategy. Lars Erik will have a leading role in supporting the company in its next growth phase and in preparing for a primary listing in the coming 12 months.””