Morten Taksrud

More than 25 years of experience working with CxOs on IT strategy design and execution, enterprise architecture, business operation and service delivery in several industry sectors such as energy, telecommunication, financial services, aquaculture and public. Professional qualifications in enterprise architecture, IT governance and management, cybersecurity and privacy.

Result-oriented adviser with proven success in large-scale IT strategy and architecture projects for both private and public-sector clients.

Proven ability to transform the IT capability of organisations, in addition to, creating or reinvigorating their enterprise architecture capability. Deep functional knowledge of It systems, databases, networks and end-point solutions.

Systematic and pragmatic approach to solving challenges. High personal integrity and a proven facilitator and team builder who is able to create an environment where employees feel motivated to achieve exceptional business performance.

Extensive delivery expertise with highly commendable stakeholder management skills. Excellent communication skills and extensive experience with multicultural teams. Worked across Europe and the Middle-East.

Strengths in:

• IT Strategy and IT Operation Model Design
• Enterprise Architecture
• Business Process Management
• Project Management
• Cybersecurity
• Privacy

CAREER STRENGTHS AND HIGHLIGHTS

IT Strategy – led multiple engagements to assess existing IT capabilities with the view to improve service delivery. Applied frameworks to review, design and build target operating models for IT portfolio management, IT governance, project delivery, application and network solution design, and IT operations. Crafted detailed roadmap plans to lead clients towards the desired target state.

Enterprise Architecture – lead architect on multiple large-scale enterprise architecture engagements implementing strategy and improve service delivery. Solid working knowledge of several international enterprise architecture frameworks. Demonstrated ability to design and build architecture practices.

Stakeholder Management – ability to work comfortably alongside CxOs for large private and governmental clients. Able to navigate and negotiate with difficult stakeholders to obtain mutually agreed outcomes.

Innovation – consistently ahead (early adoption) with the understanding of new and emerging technologies.