Erik Kikkenborg appointed Chief Collaboration Officer

Erik Kikkenborg appointed Chief Collaboration Officer

Erik Kikkenborg has been appointed Chief Collaboration Officer at NORDUnet, where he will be responsible for collaborative service and platform innovation.

Erik, previously heading the Media and Streaming services group, will in his new role work closely with our Nordic partners to drive service innovation. Likewise, he will safeguard Nordic involvement in global collaborations, especially in support of digital transformation of higher education.

In addition, he will continue to drive collaborations as part of the NORDUnet emerging NREN program, and lead the TNC Technical Support Team. Erik has been awarded the Vietsch Foundation Medal of Honour for his commitment to the R&E Community.

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