Jan Finnesand

Sense what's unfolding.
Shape what truly matters.
Seize futures where trust,
innovation, and shared
prosperity flourish.

Sense what's unfolding.
Shape what truly matters.
Seize futures where trust,
innovation, and shared
prosperity flourish.

Sense.
Shape.
Seize.

Vision & Identity

Innovation Director, Strategist & Executive Advisor with 20+ years of experience helping senior leaders, innovation teams, and organizations translate complexity into clarity—and unlock human-centered, system-wide growth.

Leading innovation and transformation programs by combining strategic foresight, behavioral insight, inclusive design, and AI integration to align direction, surface unmet needs, and build future-fit strategies.

From intelligent platforms and ecosystem orchestration to culture renewal and ethical AI adoption—partner with me to build what's next.

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Journey & Method

My journey began at the intersection of creativity and technology—where composing music taught me about harmony, crafting brand identities revealed the power of storytelling, and studying human behavior unlocked the patterns that drive meaningful change.

This foundation now shapes how I approach every strategic challenge: with both creative vision and analytical rigor.

I believe the most powerful strategies emerge when we combine human insight with systematic thinking.

Working closely with executive teams, I help frame the right problems, test bold hypotheses, and create clear pathways from innovative concepts to measurable business impact—always keeping the human experience at the center.

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2013 - D.D.

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Innovation Director,
Strategist & Advisor
FDC

janfinnesand.com

2017 - 2021

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Principal Strategic
Designer & Advisor
Tietoevry SDL

tietoevry.com

2016 - 2017

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Chief Design
Officer (CDO)
Movi™

movi.com

2010 - 2013

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Senior Creative
& Art Director
McCann

mccannworldgroup.com

2008 - 2010

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Art Director, Digital
Advisor & Designer
Dinamo

dinamo.no

2005 - 2008

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Art Director &
Senior Designer
Mediafront

mediafont.no

2005 — 2005

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Art Director
& Designer
McCann

mccann.no

2001 - 2004

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Designer &
Art Director
Freelance

linkedin.com

Impact & Value

Career highlights include supporting EVRY’s strategic transformation, culminating in a €1.4 billion merger; directing the strategic roadmap for a banking alliance, securing a NOK 600 million contract renewal.

Led the insight development and the digital team behind IKEA Place AR—featured in The Guardian, Wired, and Forbes; winner of gold at Epica and Eurobest; and used worldwide by millions.

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Sense

y

Identifying
Emerging Change
& Societal Shifts

Signals & Direction

Shape

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Unlocking
Human Needs &
Shared Solutions

Insight & Partnership

Seize

z

Creating
Regenerative Growth
& Stakeholder Value

Trust & Prosperity

Connect & Collaborate

If you’re navigating complexity and want a fresh perspective on turning uncertainty into opportunity, I’d be glad to connect and exchange ideas.

Contact me via email or Linkedin.