Kristian Tear CEO at Bang & Olufsen

Broad and proven global experience in building, transforming and scaling businesses to significant results, in telecommunication, enterprise and consumer electronic sectors. Expertise in strategy, sales & marketing, digital, product development, operations, security and services, including go to market execution directly, via distribution partners, or direct retail and on line.

Kristian Tear CEO at Bang & Olufsen

Extroverted, inspiring and trusted leader with strong interpersonal and communication skills.  Achieved success through building strong teams and lasting relationships with a diverse network of stakeholders, customers, partners and employees. Have lived in seven countries and acquired extensive knowledge and experience with leading and working in multi-cultural environments. Comfortable leading small and very large organizations of 30 to over 10,000 people, through good and challenging times to success.

Have been responsible for P&Ls in the thousands to several billion dollars, driving profitable growth, cost efficiencies, and value creation for owners, investors, and shareholders.  Adept in working in large and mid-sized publicly listed, private equity owned and start-up companies.
Several years of board experience as chairman and director, including remuneration and audit committee work.