Henrik Söderlund is a technology-driven engineering manager and performance marketing leader with 10+ years of experience designing measurement frameworks and building high-performing analytics and automation platforms. As Media Activations Lead at Initiative Perth (KINESSO/IPG), he drives digital transformation across programmatic and performance channels while shaping talent and delivering results for Australia's top brands. He specializes in intelligent automation and analytics infrastructure, delivering 70-90% reductions in manual work and enabling AI-powered cross-platform attribution through server-side tracking and BI tools like Tableau, Power BI, and BigQuery. A founder and former director of Creme Digital, he built an end-to-end ad ops/tech capability and secured major clients such as Hilton Malaysia, establishing a premier analytics practice in the region. Henrik has a proven leadership track, including a 75% reduction in team turnover in 12 months and three internal promotions through systematic mentoring and development programs. Based in Perth, he blends entrepreneurial rigor with governance-focused delivery, marrying rigorous technology with creative problem-solving—a unique combination forged in part by his background as a professional trombonist.
10 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
Middle School, Middle School at Örjansskolan, Halmstad
Natural Sciences, Natural Sciences at Kattegattgymnasiet, Halmstad
Master's degree, Classical Trombone Performance, Master's degree, Classical Trombone Performance at Lund University
Supplementary Academic Years, Classical & Jazz Trombone Performance, Supplementary Academic Years, Classical & Jazz Trombone Performance at Codarts Rotterdam | University of the Arts
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