Jan Finnesand

Helping organizations
navigate, envision, and
shape new options, that
values people, planet,
society and profit.

Helping organizations
navigate, envision, and
shape new options, that
values people, planet,
society and profit.

Navigate.
Envision.
Shape.

Bio & Core Identity

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

Specializing in data-driven digital service innovation and behavior-focused strategies—guiding cross-border teams to reimagine customer-centric value propositions.

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The What & How

Passionate about translating organizational complexity into strategic clarity through clear, actionable roadmaps that unlock new growth opportunities and drive sustainable growth.

Builds trust through empathic leadership, combining creative vision, analytical rigor, and genuine curiosity to spark meaningful dialogue and fearless experimentation.

Empowers leaders to challenge conventional wisdom by blending behavioral science with foresight, data, and design thinking.

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Business Strategy

a

Strategy
& Innovation
Advisory

Since 2017

Business Innovation

b

Strategic Design
& Strategic
Foresight

Since 2015

Business Creation

c

Innovation Strategy
& Business Model
Innovation

Since 2011

Team Leadership

d

Creative Direction,
Strategy & Art
Direction

Since 2006

Craft & Execution

e

Design, Concept
Development &
Creativity

Since 1999

Core Capability & Expertise

Proven track record in navigating seamlessly between bold concept sketches and multi-million-euro transformation roadmaps to deliver measurable impact:

• Principal in EVRY’s Leadership Advisory unit, supported EVRY’s evolution from IT vendor to strategic partner, culminating in a €1.4 billion merger.

• Facilitated a roadmap for a banking alliance that secured a 600 million NOK contract renewal.

• Led the insight team and guided the digital team in conceptualizing IKEA Place AR, featured in The Guardian, Wired and Forbes, winner at Epica and Eurobest, and used by millions.

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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 & Value Propositions

Believes lasting transformation arises when vision-driven leadership meets humane values, aligning teams around a shared purpose.

By turning deep insights into practical actions through digital platforms and large-scale initiatives.

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1

Inspire,
Align & Advice
Key Stakeholders

Strategic Foresight
& Management Consulting

2

Reframe &
Envision New
Strategic Options

Innovation Strategy &
Business Model Innovation

3

Validate &
Evaluate Value
Propositions

Creative Direction
& Service Innovation

4

Shape &
Restructure
Organization

Organizational Design &
Process Innovation

5

Brand &
Marketing
Solutions

Business Growth &
Market Implementation

Contact & Collaboration

Curious how strategic innovation can unlock your organization’s potential?

Reach out via e-mail, or Linkedin for a friendly discussion about your next transformation, growth opportunity, or digital venture.