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Members

Julian Pellas-Rice

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Engineering Manager

Jon Christian Hillestad

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Experienced CXO level Manager creating significant results and with experience from leading commercial organisations as well as technology organisations as CTO/CIO.

Nikolai Nedergaard

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Som TV-sælger hos POWER er jeg klar til at hjælpe dig med at vælge det ideelle TV og tilbehør til dit hjem.

David Andreasson

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Leader with long experience of business transformation, currently creating new business within the cloud & IoT arenas. Proven motivator when managing cross-functional teams in international environments, expert in establishing new functions that require extensive knowledge of project and product management. PRODUCT MANAGEMENT - Product development: Manage overall process of bringing new products to market; identify, design, and develop new products and line extensions; Roadmaps for all products that are detailed into prioritised development backlogs; Product portfolio governance with performance measured on strategical, financial and operational KPI. - Strategic understanding of the digital marketplace with digital transformation and the cloud & IoT ecosystems - Establish processes and governance model that supports the organization to launch and operate centrally produced services to several countries in parallel. PROJECT MANAGEMENT - Establish Project Management Office (PMO): Project governance, resource management, project reviews, mentoring, PMP certified Project Manager, delivery management. - Translate business and customer needs into product definitions, develop goals and timelines, assemble cross-functional teams, delegate work based upon talent, monitor progress, and evaluate final results. - Develop successful relationships with both business and technology stakeholders. LEADERSHIP - People, competence and talent management in geographically dispersed teams. - Outsourcing, managing outsourcing partners and leading indirectly via partner eco-systems. - Proven motivator who coaches staff by establishing and communicating clear expectations, providing necessary training, and creating a positive, productive working environment. Areas of expertise: product strategy, product management, product portfolio management, innovation management, business planning, strategic leadership, partner relationship management, business development, mergers and acquisitions, contract negotiation, B2B SaaS, cloud, digital products & services, digital transformation, agile product management practices including roadmaps & prioritizations, e-commerce & subscription commerce, mobile strategy, AI & personalisation, cross functional leadership, Go-to-Market Strategy, payments technologies, customer experience, program & project management

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👨‍💻 Engineering Leader | Technical Strategist | Interaction Design Specialist With over 15 years of experience in software development, architecture, and leadership, I thrive at the intersection of technology, design, and business. My engineering journey began with an academic focus on interaction design, which laid the foundation for a career centered on creating impactful user experiences and solving complex technical challenges. 💡 What I Bring: Technical Leadership: I’ve led cross-functional teams as a developer, process leader, and scrum master. Architectural Expertise: From designing scalable systems as a domain architect at Telia Norge to modernizing infrastructure as Head of Engineering at DN Media Group, I ensure that technical strategy aligns with business goals. Collaboration: I excel in bridging the gap between engineering teams and business stakeholders, driving innovation through shared understanding. 📌 Highlights: Delivered complex self-service solutions for Telia Norge, improving customer experience. Spearheaded key technical initiatives at NHST (DN Media Group), ensuring seamless digital transformation. Advocate for patterns like Strangler Fig to enable iterative, non-disruptive modernization. 🎯 Passion Projects: I’m passionate about mentoring engineers, crafting technical strategies, and fostering collaboration in organizations striving for excellence.

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20 years of telecom and 5 years of e-commerce experience, covering a wide range of responsibilities both technical and commercial.

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Experienced C-level (CEO, COO, CTO) leader with a proven track record and broad knowledge of IT, telecommunication, energy, healthcare business and technologies. Proven ability to manage high performance organizations (1000+) in multi-cultural environments, building effective working relationships. Culture change champion, visionary leader and teamplayer. I've worked for successful compa

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My personal mission is to help business and technology leaders navigate for clarity and lead for impact in the era of AI. --- Short bio: Xiaopeng currently leads go-to-market strategy for Google Cloud's AI portfolio in the EMEA region. Prior to Google, he led AI business across the Western European market for Microsoft. His career spans across strategy, product management, product marketing and go-to-market, with a specialization in and a passion for AI. Outside his day job, Xiaopeng co-founded and leads Oslo AI, a non-profit organization and the largest AI community in Norway. Xiaopeng holds dual master degrees in Computer Science from KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Delft University of Technology.

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CEO GoodTrust | President at HTC | CEO at MTG | Google Global Marketing | Advisor & Angel Investor |

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Growing up in New Zealand, I was deeply inspired by the fearless spirit of our pioneering sportspeople and innovators—those who dared to take on the world, no matter the odds stacked against them. With the right mindset and the right team, I believe anything is possible. I carried this ethos with me when I left New Zealand, and it’s been the foundation of my career leading high-performing, purpose-driven teams across tech, telecom, and finance. I specialize in turning bold ideas into sustainable growth—whether that means revitalizing struggling businesses, scaling innovative ventures, or breaking through corporate inertia to launch new digital businesses. Career highlights include contributing to and leading the transformation of Telia Carrier (now Arelion) from a distressed asset into the world’s #1 Internet backbone provider—culminating in a 9 billion SEK exit—and founding Telia’s Division X, which established the company as a leader in IoT and digital innovation. These successes were built on a customer-centric philosophy, a focus on what truly matters, and empowering teams to overcome what doesn’t. I thrive in dynamic, multicultural environments and believe that curiosity, grit, and a shared sense of purpose are the keys to sustained success. My leadership is about setting high expectations, building trust, and enabling teams to deliver extraordinary results—no matter the odds.