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We are looking for an exceptional Managing Director to lead Acast's Nordic business across Sweden and Norway. This is a senior P&L leadership role with full responsibility for commercial performance, team leadership, strategic partnerships, and the long-term growth of Acast's position in the region.
Job Responsibility
Own full P&L responsibility for Sweden and Norway, delivering against market contribution and EBITDA targets
Drive consistent revenue growth across advertising, sponsorships, and emerging channels
Maintain and grow strategic trading relationships with media agencies
Lead the ambitious expansion into sponsorships, branded content, omni-channel, live events, merchandise, and video
Define and execute the regional strategy in alignment with Acast's global direction
Identify and acquire exciting new podcasts and creator partnerships to strengthen the content portfolio
Oversee key strategic initiatives including exploring and developing market expansion in the region and maintaining and developing important partnerships
Develop and integrate new production capabilities through strategic growth opportunities
Structure and optimise the organisation in response to market demand to maximise the potential for new revenue streams, with a primary focus on the creative studio
Lead and develop a regional management team spanning Sales, Content, Creative, and PR & Marketing
Foster a high-performance, collaborative culture that attracts and retains top talent
Provide clear direction, coaching, and accountability across departments and geographies
Manage headcount planning, budgeting, and staff optimisation
Serve as the primary external ambassador for Acast in the Nordics, with media agencies, brands, creators, and press
Oversee strategic PR and IR-related communications from the Stockholm headquarters
Build and maintain a broad, active network across the media and advertising ecosystem
Provide executive oversight for regional facilities, including studio infrastructure and real estate asset optimization
Ensure operational continuity through steady leadership
Requirements
Proven track record as a Country Manager, MD, or senior leader with full P&L ownership
Experience leading across multiple Nordic markets, with a genuine understanding of the commercial and cultural distinctions between them
Background in media, digital advertising, content, or the broader creator economy - industry experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated success driving business development, restructuring, or growth journeys
Experience in a global, publicly listed company and familiarity with corporate governance requirements
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to analyse financial performance, forecast accurately, and make data-driven decisions
Deep understanding of the media landscape across digital, audio, video, social (TikTok, YouTube), and traditional platforms
Experience navigating and leading within complex matrix organisations
Broad network across media agencies and brand partners in the Nordics