Norstat hires Jakob Lagerstedt as Managing Director for Norstat International

The European data collection company Norstat has hired Jacob Lagerstedt as MD for Norstat International. Norstat International is an independent department with the responsibility for clients and business development in Norstat`s overseas markets.

Mr Lagerstedt comes with vast experience and a broad skillset. He has previously held several management positions in GFK, been chief project manager in Norstat Sweden and has lately been Vice president in the reporting / dashboard company Dapresy. Mr Lagerstedt is very active in the MR community and has an extended network in the European business environment.

Erling J. B. Eriksen, COO in Norstat, says: “I`m very happy to have Jacob on-board. He is a great capacity and an fantastic team-player. Jacob truly stands for the quality Norstat delivers and will be a significant addition to the Norstat family. With the growth we are seeing more resources have become a necessity and I can think of no one better to lead and develop our overseas business than Mr Lagerstedt.  He brings with him strong sales and management skills and I look forward to continue our 15 year long history of working together as partners and colleagues.”

Commenting on his new position Mr Lagerstedt tells that he is: “Thrilled to be able to take up this position in Norstat. I see a huge potential with the existing client portfolio and look forward to develop it and simultaneously increase both markets and companies we do business with. Leveraging the data quality Norstat delivers together with tech-enabled services has huge potential. I sincerely look forward to start in the MD position and once again be part of the great Norstat culture.