Mike Gullaksen, Senior Vice President, Managing Director

As SVP, Managing Director, Mike Gullaksen leads Covario’s Paid and Earned Media teams on delivering the industry’s most forward thinking search and social solutions. Mike brings to Covario and its clients more than 12 years of specialized experience in SEO, Paid Search, Social Media and Analytics. Mike has built a reputation for creating award-winning Search teams and developing proven Search strategies that have helped numerous global 1000 clients grow their online business and strengthen their online strategy.

Recognized as an industry leader Mike is a regular speaker at events such as, SMX, SES, Search Insider Summit, Social Media Strategies Summit, Search Marketing Now, ad:tech and numerous customer events. Mike is often quoted as an expert on Search and Social in major publications, including Bloomberg, The San Francisco Chronicle, San Jose Mercury, DM News, Target Marketing and BtoB Magazine.

Prior to joining Covario, Mike was the Senior Vice President of Search at iCrossing where he worked for nine years with a variety of advertisers including Bank of America, Coca-Cola, Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, and Williams-Sonoma.