Paradox Panel

Caroline Wilhelmsen is Managing Director for Insights & Data Nordics at Capgemini and an experienced leader within Data and AI. She has been recognized as one of the top 50 foremost women in tech in Norway and is a contributor to the books “Reimagined through AI” and “The Future of Data,”. Caroline is a trusted voice on data‑driven transformation and leadership.

Åshild Hanne Larsen is seconded from Equinor into the role as CEO of CoOper8 AS. She is an award-winning technology executive with broad experience as global CIO, VP HR and VP Subsurface Excellence & Digital. She has successfully led corporate-wide IT & digital transformation programs and large-scale organizational change projects, resulting in extensive leadership experience. Åshild holds several board roles and is also widely recognized as a speaker, thought leader and advocate for diversity and inclusion in tech. She holds an MBA from Heriot-Watt University and an MA from Universität Bielefeld.

Vilde Målsnes is a Partner at EY Norway, where she leads the firm's Microsoft practice. After more than a decade of leading large-scale technology transformations, she has one clear takeaway: the technology is rarely the hard part. Getting people to actually use it and benefit from it is. Her background spans both Microsoft and SAP, and she brings a deliberately technology-agnostic perspective to her work. What connects it all is a focus on adoption, value creation and lasting change in real organizations. That same lens now applies to AI, which she approaches as a tool that either improves how people work or it doesn't. Outside work, she is a mother of two, keeps three chickens in her garden, and spends her free time kitesurfing and kite foiling. At ODA Inspiration Day's Paradox Panel, she brings a practical, people-first view on what it actually takes to make AI work in real organizations.

Ida Smedheim Bjerklund is a leader at Evidi and Service Owner for a strategic focus area, working at the intersection of technology, business, and people. With a backround as a Lead Consultant, she has led the design and implementation of digital solutions across CRM and Microsoft Power Platform, and brings deep expertise in turning technology into practical business value. Ida combines technical insight with a clear focus on strategy, adoption, and impact. She is particularly interested in what happens after implementation – how solutions are understood, used, and embedded in everyday work. She is known for her relational and inclusive leadership style, building trust and creating engagement across teams. Ida is particularly passionate about seeing and developing each individual – creating environments where people feel supported, challenged, and empowered to grow in their own direction. She is committed to lifting others, sharing knowledge, and building strong teams. She believes that lasting results are created together.

Tone Sandal Voll is a strategic advisor and innovation leader at Sopra Steria, specializing in AI-enabled transformation, business innovation, and executive decision-making. She works closely with leaders to help organizations adopt artificial intelligence in a responsible, value-driven way—balancing new technological opportunities with organizational readiness, governance, and real-world constraints. Her perspective is grounded in hands-on experience with how AI reshapes decision processes, roles, and accountability in complex organizations.

Kristin Ruud is Chief People, Organisation and Culture Officer at Telenor Norway. With more than 20 years of experience from senior leadership roles in both Norwegian and international companies, Ruud brings extensive expertise in organisational development, transformation, leadership, and communication. Prior to joining Telenor, she held key leadership positions across the technology, banking, and retail sectors, and is recognized for combining strategic insight with a strong people-centered approach. Ruud holds a master’s degree from BI Norwegian Business School and is passionate about building inclusive organisations with strong execution capabilities and future-oriented leadership.