Jan Finnesand

Help firms detect trends,
shape winning strategies,
and seize growth options,
that honor people planet,
society and profit.

Help firms detect trends,
shape winning strategies,
and seize growth options,
that honor people planet,
society and profit.

Sense.
Shape.
Seize.

Bio & Identity

Principal strategic advisor and inclusive leader specializing in business transformation with 20+ years of expertise at the intersection of technology, design, and consulting.

Specializing in data-driven digital innovation and behavior-focused strategies—guiding international teams to reimagine customer-centric value propositions that deliver measurable results.

Helping organizations navigate complexity and drive sustainable growth through strategic transformation and innovation.

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Career Path, Origin & Approach

My journey began composing music in my teens and designing brand identities, building the creative foundation that shapes my work today. Evolving into a hands-on designer and creative director deepened my understanding of how people meaningfully connect with ideas and experiences.

In 2013, I had a breakthrough insight—integrating creative intuition, user empathy, and counter-intuitive problem-solving into a unified advisory approach—propelling me into strategic advisory where I pioneered foresight workshops, co-creative sprints, and rapid prototyping methodologies.

Today, I blend long-term vision with visual design, future studies, and behavioral science to launch ventures, scale services across markets, and build human-centric strategies that consistently deliver measurable business outcomes.

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Inform

a

Foresight
& Scenario
Building

Since 2015

Align

b

Facilitation
& Strategic
Design

Since 2011

Change

b

Business
Reinvention &
Transformation

Since 2017

Shape

b

Digital Service &
Business Model
Innovation

Since 2008

Position

b

Brand Building,
MarCom & Visual
Communication

Since 1999

Career Highlights & Proven Track Record

Leading cross-disciplinary innovation and transformation initiatives, I consistently deliver measurable growth, accelerated time-to-market, and deeper engagement by aligning strategic vision with agile execution:

Supported the strategic transformation, designed open innovation processes, and developed CMD'19 and leadership programs for 170+ executives at EVRY, contributing directly to a €1.4 billion merger valuation.

Spearheaded a comprehensive strategy process for a nine-bank alliance—defining competitive positioning, generating 37 new service concepts, and securing a NOK 600 million IT contract renewal.

Led insights and concept development for a digital service—achieving 8.5 million users within four years; featured in Forbes, WIRED, and The Guardian; honored with Gold at Eurobest and Epica Awards.

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2013 - D.D.

viii

Principal Strategic
Advisor & Director
FDC

janfinnesand.com

2017 - 2021

vii

Principal Strategic
Designer & Advisor
Tietoevry SDL

tietoevry.com

2016 - 2017

vi

Chief Design
Officer (CDO)
Movi™

movi.com

2010 - 2013

v

Senior Creative
& Art Director
McCann

mccannworldgroup.com

2008 - 2010

iv

Art Director, Digital
Advisor & Designer
Dinamo

dinamo.no

2005 - 2008

iii

Art Director &
Senior Designer
Mediafront

mediafont.no

2005 — 2005

ii

Art Director
& Designer
McCann

mccann.no

2001 - 2004

i

Designer &
Art Director
Freelance

linkedin.com

Core Beliefs, Service Offerings & Connect

I believe that empathy, boundless curiosity, and fearless experimentation unlock enduring competitive advantage in today's rapidly changing landscape.

Ready to unlock your organization's potential and shape tomorrow's opportunities? Connect via e-mail or Linkedin.