You wouldn’t think it seeing him now. After all, Alex stands 6’4” (194 cm) tall. But once upon a time he was just an infant. And when born, in 1973, he was chosen Finland’s Baby of the Year. That achievement led to an early career as a baby model.
Still, as you can imagine, that sort of career has a built-in expiration date. What could Alex do as an encore? For starters, he could start his own graphic design business as a teenage entrepreneur. Then follow up with a degree in international business. And eventually travel the world, visiting more than 50 countries and living in nine cities on two continents, while putting his strategic expertise to work on behalf of global companies who value his leadership and creative vision.
The arc of Alex’s career is bold. It first advanced upward through marketing, where he developed award-winning global campaigns. It then expanded with his focus on corporate strategy and innovation, including his work as a champion in the emerging digital landscape. And as he acquired the business skills needed to drive growth through change management, he has increasingly shouldered a vital role in corporate leadership.
Along the way, Alex earned a reputation as a decisive thinker and direct communicator. Recognized for inspired approaches to team building that nurture character and loyalty, he knows the best way to manage is to lead.
Yet life is more than work. Alex also is a family man, devoted to his children. His interests are eclectic. He likes reading and cooking. He spends time outdoors photographing wildlife. Still, he’s always up early and ready for another day.
Clearly, Alex’s encore career as a corporate leader is surpassing his first as a baby model. But that should surprise no one who knows his full name: Odd Alexander Sneen.
“Odd” may seem an unusual name to some, but it’s an Old Norse name with a long tradition. And it fits him. A rugged individualist, he’s no ordinary fellow.
Alex Sneen is simply Odd in the best possible way.