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Layer consists of 36 people who work across our various departments and companies. On this page you will find the contact information of the department heads and leaders.

Joakim Sand

CEO - Layer Group
Joakim is the CEO and co-founder of Layer Group. With a background in operations and business development, he brings deep experience in building and scaling digital companies. He began his career at TradeDoubler and later served as CTO at RED Dentsu X. In 2017, Joakim co-founded Layer Group, where he initially led the media agency business as CEO and business developer. In 2021, he took on the role of CEO for the group, driving the company’s strategic direction and growth across disciplines and markets.

Hans Skogman

CFO - Layer Group
Hans is the CFO of the Layer group, responsible for leading the company’s overall financial strategy, governance, and performance. He brings broad financial expertise with experience across the IT, media, and biotech sectors.Hans holds a master’s degree in finance and a bachelor’s degree in economic history. He began his career as a controller at Every, followed by finance roles at Statoil and Omnicom Media Group, and later served as Head of Finance at Agrisera. Since 2023, he has been CFO at Layer Group, where he plays a key role in driving sustainable growth and aligning financial operations with strategic goals across the group.

Synne Vegsund

Finance Manager - Layer Group
Synne is responsible for managing all financial operations across the Layer group. With a background in business management and accounting, she ensures financial stability, oversees reporting and budgeting, and supports strategic decision-making.

Ruben Ellefsen

Web design and development - Sail
Ruben is the CEO of Sail, Layer Group’s design and development agency. With a unique background in both marketing and development, he bridges creative thinking with technical execution. He has a deep understanding of how technology and design can be used to solve complex challenges and unlock business potential. Ruben is passionate about data-driven problem solving, user experience, and building digital solutions that create real impact.

Frederik Horn

PR & Communication - Horn & Co
Fredrik is CEO of Horn & Co, Layer's advertising and PR-agency. He has more than 20 years of experience as a communication advisor and has contributed to the strategy and the output of it for many of the biggest brands in Norway. Frederik has won numerous creative awards, and he has been the managing director for more than 15 years, which gives him a solid business understanding.

Frederik is a guest lecturer at BI Norwegian Business School, and was awarded Keynote Speaker of the Year in 2018.

Alf Ruben Kvamme

AI Consulting - People Made Machines
Alf Ruben is the CEO and founder of People Made Machines, Layer Group’s AI consulting firm. Alf has a hands-on, results-oriented approach to connecting top AI talent with the right projects. With over a decade of experience in IT consulting and business development, he has held key roles at Norconsult, Omegapoint, and Folq. At Folq, he led the sales department and played a central role in positioning the company as Norway’s fastest-growing IT firm, as recognized by Deloitte. Alf is known for his straightforward leadership style, strong commercial instinct, and focus on building lasting value through talent, precision, and execution.

Hans Petter Bjåstad

AdTech - Solution
Hans Petter is head of Solution, Layer's AdTech department that helps publishers optimize and monetize their ad stack and inventory. He started his career in TradeDoubler, and prior to Solution worked 9 years in Schibsted Media Group, building up two of their startup companies. He is passionate about business development, optimization and efficiency.

Erik Holand

Head of agency - Layer
Erik is Head of Agency and partner at Layer, as well as a co-owner of the Layer Group. He has been part of the company since its inception and has played a key role in its development. With a background in business development, strategy and entrepreneurship, Erik has built solid experience in leading cross-functional teams and developing growth strategies for ambitious companies. Known for his ability to combine commercial insight with structure and execution, he thrives when working closely with both colleagues and clients to create results.

Board of Directors

Kjetil Bakke Eriksen

Chairman of the Board

Joakim Sand

Board member

Erik Holand

Board member