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Jakob Lykke

Commander · DISC type D
Jury member at The Drum
📍 Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

Jakob is the Country Marketing Communication Manager for IKEA Denmark, where he is responsible for the overall creative direction of marketing. His core competencies include business development, content monetization, and marketing automation. People who have worked with him describe him as ambitious, dedicated, creative, and an inspiring leader. He holds a Masters degree from the University of Copenhagen.

He is an active participant in the broader marketing and digital industries, serving as a jury member for prestigious bodies like The Drum and the Danish Digital Award. He also supports local community initiatives, such as the "IKEA Runden" running event in Aalborg, demonstrating an interest in fostering community engagement through brand activities.

Unique fact: In recognition of his impact on the industry, he was selected for the M-listen 2026, a list of the most influential people in Danish marketing.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Jury member
Job Level
Middle
Location
Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
Personality Overview

How Jakob shows up

Very Quick
Impact-Driven
Candid & Clear

They are not always relationship oriented. More than the product, they care about the impact of the product. They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.

Priorities

Topics Jakob cares about

Creative Campaigning
He leads the creative marketing direction for IKEA Denmark and has been part of award-winning campaigns, including a Gold Cannes Lion and an Effie Award.
Brand Purpose
His work includes campaigns focused on sustainability and well-being, such as promoting longer product lifespans for Black Friday and a campaign centered on improving sleep.
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Career

Work history

4-2024
Jury member
The Drum
11-2020
DDA Jury Member
Danish Digital Award
1-2020
Country Marketing Communication Manager
IKEA Group
8-2018 - 1-2020
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) & Partner
Dwarf
5-2015 - 8-2018
Director of Business Development @ VICE/VIRTUE
Virtue Nordic
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2008 - 2010
Master's degree
Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen
2005 - 2007
Bachelor's degree
Copenhagen Business Academy – EK
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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