We are proud to announce that Philip Jacobi Zahle has officially joined the engine room at 55.7° North as Partner, heading up Sales, Marketing, and Brand Development.
Philip is a highly recognised figure in the industry, bringing more than 25 years of heavy-hitting experience in Nordic distribution to our team. Most recently, he served as Product and Branding Manager at Boston Group, where he continued his long-standing track record of scaling premium brands.
Over the years, Philip has been a driving force behind the success of names like GoPro, Skullcandy, Dragon Alliance, Altec Lansing, Obsbot, and Insta360 across Denmark and the entire Nordic region.
At 55.7° North, Philip jumps straight into the front seat alongside CEO Jakob Løye. Their partnership is built on deep-rooted trust and discipline, dating back to their time serving together in the Royal Danish Life Guards—a shared winning mentality that is now set to accelerate our growth even further.
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants As part of A Beautiful Things Company, we leverage over 30 years of excellence in distributing luxury icons like Bang & Olufsen, Royal Copenhagen, and Georg Jensen. With Philip on board, we are strengthening our position as the preferred partner for brands within IT, outdoor, audio, and car accessories in the Nordics.
More Than Just Distribution We don’t just move boxes; we build brands through close-knit partnerships and our own internal PR and marketing powerhouse. Philip’s expertise in storytelling and his ability to drive results through genuine collaboration with resellers ensure that our suppliers and customers are never just a number.
We are incredibly excited to have Philip on the team for this journey. Please join us in giving him a warm welcome. 🤝
Reach out to Philip directly to hear how we can take your brands to the next level:
📞 +45 31´391424
📧 pjz@557north.com
🔗 www.557north.com
