André has 20 years of experience from senior positions in supply chain management and retail, including distribution, transportation, procurement and category management. Having been managing director for several mid-sized logistics-intensive businesses, André is well placed to advise on supply chain optimization, category management, ERP, business planning, international trade and strategic sourcing.

Arild has more than 20 years experience with transformation and modernization projects at the interface between business and IT. He has project experience from both private and public sector. His expertise is within project management, ERP advisory and enterprise architecture. Arild has experience from the entire life cycle of enterprise applications. From setting the strategy, evaluation and selection of application supplier and implementation partner, implementation to government and improvement of the applications.

Emilie holds a degree in Business Administration from Pittsburgh, PA and a Master of Innovation and Leadership from Western Norway University of Applied Sciences. She has worked in various roles in the insurance industry, including business developer, product specialist, business analyst and project manager.

She has dedicated her time to product development, process optimization and commercial pricing in both projects and operation. As a project manager Emilie has led projects from the idea/developmental phase until implementation and participated in implementation and test in a supportive role. As a business analyst, she has experience with analyzing sales data, and has worked with market driven pricing and value-based pricing. Emilie has facilitated several pricing initiatives and participated in the rollout of a new sales methodology and incentive system.

Gertjan has extensive project and programme management skills, having led both large and small international projects and programmes related to ERP solution pre-studies, overall and detailed process design, as well as implementations and rollouts.

Gertjan has an in-depth knowledge of SAP, especially SD/MM/PS/PM and PLM, but also other logistics and their integration. As a project manager he has designed and implemented all major modules for several clients in different countries. During his professional career he has also gained significant process experience from supply chain, maintenance and performance management implementations, as well as the development of SAP competence centres to support day-to-day operations.

Juha has extensive experience across several different industries as a software developer, business consultant and CIO. He has been involved in a large number of business process transformation projects, enterprise application implementations as well as successful IT infrastructure and IT operations improvement programmes.

Juha has in-depth knowledge of the energy and utilities industries. He has been CIO for a major Finnish energy company, CEO of a cryogenic gas equipment start-up and he has executed number of complex IT and process improvement projects in both Nordic and Finnish energy companies.

Kirsti has many years of experience with large Nordic/European/global transformation programmes using SAP or other ERP solutions as an enabler. She has led large and mid-sized ERP-enabled transformation projects in a variety of industries. She has also managed several operational improvement and business process improvement projects.

She has solid expertise in the area of application architecture and a deep understanding of logistics, procurement, operations, maintenance, modification and integrated planning processes.

Magnus has extensive experience with business improvement projects using IT solutions as an enabler. Over the past few years, his focus has been project management of global SAP migrations/rollouts and custom solution implementations within financial, oil service, energy and public sector. His experience from ERP systems includes SAP S/4 HANA, IFS, Dynamics and Agresso. Magnus has previously worked as an SAP financial consultant and SAP application manager.

Sanne Kristin holds master of science degree in business from BI, specializing in Logistics, Operations and SCM. She is an experienced advisor specializing in process optimization and continuous improvement. Her strength lies in her ability to maintain a holistic perspective, critical for understanding the complex interplay between processes and systems. Sanne is known for promoting a collaborative work environment and a solution-oriented approach, systematically uncovering improvement opportunities.

Uno is an accomplished enterprise architect, with extensive experience of system modelling. He has modelled workflows, information flows, warehousing, production systems, logistics and IT architecture for customers in both the public and private sectors.
As an SCM consultant, Uno has worked with fast-moving consumer goods and pharmaceutical companies running SAP. He has worked with various aspects of ERP systems, including master data management, forecasting, planning, validation and testing.

Anja has experience from the oil and gas industry, where she gained a good understanding of procurement, logistics, maintenance and asset design, in addition to her in-depth knowledge of finance and accounting. She has held various positions, including financial controller, process manager finance and functional solution architect.

As a management consultant, Anja has applied her expertise to the selection and implementation projects in both the public and private sector, and has advised on both process improvement and ERP governance.

Specialized in IFS Applications with experience in implementation and optimization of the solution, especially in finance, logistics and technical management. Has in-depth expertise in customization and configuration of ERP solutions based on business needs.

Bernt has in-depth knowledge of industry and logistical processes, SCM, sales and distribution, production planning and control, shop floor control and management. He has worked in a wide range of industries, including food & beverages, electronics production, heavy industry, public transport, pharmaceuticals, upstream/downstream oil production, chemicals and IT services, mostly as a consultant or management for hire.
Bernt has managed industrial facilities and overseen the design, development and implementation of IT systems. He has extensive experience with ERP (SAP) implementations for large/multinational enterprises, and has acquired a deep understanding of SAP applications for logistics, SCM, operations, maintenance and the modification of business processes, both as a solution architect and as SAP expert advisor.

Esa is a highly experienced leader of management consulting practices. He has also held several senior positions at business solution vendor organizations.

His experience in client engagements has focused largely on managing projects, performing a range of other key roles and providing subject matter expertise in business transformation and business application projects. In addition, Esa has vast experience in supporting and advising both business and IT managements in development initiatives.

Inger-Anne has extensive experience from the health care industry and has been team leader for supply chain management in a large and complex implementation project of SAP S/4HANA. She has broad knowledge of sales and purchasing processes and has led several work groups through all phases of an implementation project such as design, development, testing, cut-over to production and post go-live support. She has a solid understanding of the interaction between ERP solutions and specialist solutions in the health care industry, working with integrations through development of functional specifications, participation in testing and cut-over to production.
Inger-Anne has participated in benefit identification related to improving business processes enabled by a new ERP solution. She has also worked as a controller, and has experience with financial follow-up, cost/benefit analysis and gap-analysis in the supply chain area.

Jan-Frode has extensive experience from line management in the shipping industry, where he has served as Application Manager and Maintenance Process Manager in several large companies. He has been the overall responsible for several key operations systems and business improvement initiatives. In addition, Jan-Frode has experience from consulting and system implementation from shipping and the oil & gas industry.

Over the years Jan-Frode has worked with a number of different ERP systems and built knowledge within procurement/logistics, HSEQ, but specializing deeply within maintenance and inventory management. He has been involved in several large projects for system implementation, upgrade and migration from both a customer and supplier point of view, and has both project and operational experience.

Jukka has extensive experience of ERP project and change management, testing and quality assurance, design and build, deployments and global template developments. His core competence is in the finance area, including integration with sales and the supply chain. During his long career, Jukka has worked in a variety of key finance and project roles on both the client and supplier side. In addition, Jukka has extensive experience from a variety of industries, such as branded consumer goods, construction, engineering, metals, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, logistics, ICT solutions, services, and food and beverages. Jukka has worked with both large multinational corporations and smaller businesses.

Kjetil has experience in project management, manufacturing, integration, architecture and process improvements, as well as the development and implementation of IT solutions from a number of business sectors. He also has in-depth knowledge of supply chain management processes. He has worked mainly on projects focusing on business process development and the implementation of IT systems. Kjetil is extremely versatile and has performed many different project roles, such as team member, team lead, project manager, test manager and integration manager.

Mathis has extensive experience of managing large and mid-size business improvement projects using IT solutions as an enabler. He has been project manager for implementation projects for IFS, Oracle Fusion, SAP, Infor M3, electronic patient record solutions, welfare technology, etc. Mathis has also undertaken and managed several selection of business applications projects, including evaluation, implementation planning and contract negotiation.
Over the past few years, Mathis has managed the successful turnaround of several projects that had run into difficulties, having first performed a general health check, defined business benefits and drawn up a rough implementation plan/cost estimate.

Sidsel has more than 30 years’ experience in top management positions as well as a management consultant. Her engagement has primarily been in large national and multinational companies with complex value chain, mostly within FMCG and Retail Operations both B2B and B2C. She has also experience from a variety of industries, such as Technology Companies, Marine Industry and Engineering.

Sidsel is well placed to advise on strategic change processes, strategic sourcing and category management, Post Merger Integrations, ERP and Organizational development, assessments (individual and team).

Anne Grethe holds a degree in Business Administration from BI and an Executive Master of Business Administration from Sydney. She has extensive experience in various roles, including project management, program management, change management, finance, and leadership.

She has also worked and lived abroad for several years, gaining international exposure and experience. As a project manager at Danfoss, she led the implementation of complex IT systems in countries like Brazil, Russia, Poland, and the Czech Republic. Through these projects, Anne Grethe became skilled in tailoring and improving solutions and processes. Importantly, she has a talent for guiding people through changes that these systems bring. In recent years, she led a unit of business consultants specializing in project management and business advice at Tietoevry.

Cathrine has extensive experience of ERP (IFS) implementations in large/mid-size, international organisations. She has a deep understanding of and experience with IFS applications for logistics, procurement, operations, maintenance and modification business processes, both as a solution architect and an IFS expert advisor. Combined with considerable technical skills, this enables her to swiftly identify where IFS applications can be applied to further improve customer processes.

Although Cathrine’ s main focus is the oil and energy industries, she also has extensive experience from a wide range of different sectors.

Espen has more than 20 years of experience from international consultancies, where he has been working on large transformation projects, combining IT and business. He has experience in business areas like finance, procurement, supply chain management, manufacturing and reporting.
Espen has project experience from various industries, including logistics, manufacturing, retail, the public sector, telecommunications and energy. He has covered roles such as project manager, solution architect and subject matter expert.
Espen has extensive experience from the different phases of an ERP project, from system selection, through design and implementation, to deployment and enhancements post go-live.

Inger has many years of experience from the consulting and software industry. Before joining Akselera in 2015, she was employed for 17 years by SAP and had sales responsibility for some of Norway’s largest industrial companies in addition to Nordic responsibility for developing global partners as well as industry responsibility for the process industry.

Jon Bru has deep insight into IT development, management, and operations of complex solutions within banking and insurance, manufacturing companies, and the oil and gas industry. This expertise is crucial for businesses looking to improve and optimize their processes. He has solid experience in the procurement, planning, implementation, and further development of enterprise solutions, both from the client and vendor sides.

Jon has a strong background in IT, having worked with business improvement at the intersection of process, technology, and organization. He has been involved in the development and implementation of solutions that support business processes, enabling him to identify and implement technological improvements that provide real business value. ERP experience includes implementations of SAP and IFS, as well as CRM solutions.

Kay has extensive managerial experience, focusing particularly on improving the customer journey and what this customer focus means for an organization’s processes, people, technology and results.

For the past 10 years, he has used his trading and management experience in the role of advisor, consultant and project manager for various clients in the retail, consumer goods and public sectors.

He has held senior positions at several Norwegian retailers, where he has successfully managed major restructuring and reorganization processes. He has recently used his extensive retail and change management experience as an advisor, consultant and project manager for various clients in retail, consumer goods and the public sector.

Per is a highly experienced consultant, who focuses on managing the whole project cycle from business case to realization. Per helps organizations to increase their digital maturity and awareness, build competence and define governance structures, as well as offering advice on transformation processes. Per has extensive experience of helping clients leverage IT to meet their real needs and often acts as a bridge between companies’ technical departments and line managements.

Terje has many years of experience as a programme/project manager for large transformation programmes using SAP or other ERP solutions as an enabler. His experience comes primarily from CIO roles in large, multinational companies in the food & beverage and aquaculture industries. In addition to ERP/SAP implementations, this has also given him wide-ranging experience of SAP and process governance, benefit realization, IT management and building international IT organizations. Terje has also played key roles in several large, international M&A projects and post-merger integrations. Terje has a deep understanding of logistics, including sourcing and planning (S&OP), production and sales & distribution. Terje has also played a key role in projects using AI/machine learning as well as big data.

Arild has worked in the IT, petroleum and healthcare sectors, and been a management consultant for more than 20 years. During his professional career he has become an expert on supply chain management and process improvement. He has worked with major consultancy firms, where he managed significant change projects involving leading oil and gas companies, as well as clients in the healthcare sector. Arild knows how to successfully manage complex supply chain projects in conjunction with client teams, in order to implement new technology and achieve process and organizational change. He has also led a major complex healthcare digitalization project involving the procurement and implementation of patient flow solutions.

Eivind has extensive experience from the pharmaceutical, food and beverage, process and general manufacturing industries.
His main focus is on supply chain management and logistics, and he is highly experienced in the area of demand and supply planning, production scheduling and production execution. This also includes integration with process and warehouse control systems. In addition, he is well versed in quality management and batch management. He is as comfortable with pure process consulting in the supply chain area as with ERP consulting, which maximizes the quality of his delivery.

Geir has extensive experience of ERP (IFS) implementations, upgrades and roll outs in large and often international companies. He has a deep understanding of ERP operability in general and IFS Applications in particular in a global multi-company and multi-site setup. He has primarily worked as a Solution Architect/Project Manager, leading cross functional and cross discipline teams in designing and implementing sound functional solutions in the application landscape.
Geir thrives in facilitating discussions in complex organizations in the borderline between operations/organization, process, applications and technology.
Geir has primarily worked with global supply chains and manufacturing intensive industries, but also has extensive experience from a range of different sectors.

Jan has extensive experience of managing large and mid-size business improvement projects – in both the private and public sector – using IT solutions as an enabler. He has managed selection and implementation projects involving software and SaaS vendors, such as SAP, Microsoft, IFS, Oracle, Infor, Unit4 and Visma (EPJ – Electronic Patient Journal). He has also assisted customers in the selection and implementation of technical infrastructure and software designed data centres (SDDC). Jan has also led IT application architecture projects during M&A processes, where efficient use of IS/IT was an important element in realizing identified business benefits.

Over the past five years, Jan has also been involved in several turnaround projects, starting with a project health check identifying the actions needed to bring the project “back on track”, and then playing central roles in managing the project going forward to a successful delivery.

Jonas is an international transformation leader, with extensive experience of realising business benefits through digitalization as well as from operational and IT improvements. His experience covers all aspects of enhancement work, from strategic vision through implementation to tangible improvements for the business and the customer.

In addition, Jonas has wide-ranging experience from a variety of industries, such as pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, wholesale and retail, as well as from working with both large multinational corporations and smaller businesses.

As Talent Acquisition Manager at Akselera, I head up recruitment, employer branding, and talent management — ensuring we attract and retain senior consultants with subject matter expertise in business transformation, advisory, implementation and improvement.

My background spans over 15 years in recruitment and HR, with experience from both large corporations and smaller consultancies. I have led international recruitment teams, delivered executive search and HR solutions, and held leadership roles in sales, media, and operational management. This gives me broad industry knowledge, from consulting and technology to energy, industry, retail and professional services.

Pål brings extensive international experience in implementing business solutions across a range of industries. He began his career as a project manager delivering ERP projects within a consultancy organization, later transitioning into sales and marketing roles targeting sectors such as process industries, shipping, and the maritime domain. He has served as delivery director for professional services organizations. As a team-oriented leader, he promotes collaboration and encourages practical, results-driven approaches.

Over the past decade, he has held roles on the receiving end of solution implementations, with a strong focus on user adoption and change management. He possesses deep expertise in learning concepts and technologies. In the recent five years, Pål has been working with the operational use of IT in salmon farming.

Torkel has extensive experience from line management, primarily from Grieg Seafood ASA, where he served as Group Controller and was responsible for several ERP and business improvement initiatives. In addition, Torkel has corporate finance/controlling experience from the oil industry and the engine manufacturing industry.
Torkel also has significant management consulting experience from a wide range of ERP/process improvement projects, involving project management, application architecture, implementation, roll-outs, upgrades, business unit carve-outs, Euro conversion, application management and running competence centre.