AI Transformation | Digital Innovation | Operational Excellence

Kristian Steen

"My favourite management paradox is, that it is all about setting employees free so their potential can unfold, within well-defined borders, so success can be measured and acknowledged."
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The Modern Toolbox

Strategic thinking powered by a cutting-edge technology stack for rapid prototyping and transformation.

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The Expertise

Business-oriented digital leader bringing senior management capabilities and 20 years of international experience across AI Automation, Digital & Innovation Strategy, and Process Optimisation. I work strategically as well as operationally, crafting organizations for growth and creating a culture where job satisfaction goes hand-in-hand with technological development.

Bridging Business & IT

Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value and vice versa.

Commercial Accountability

Direct experience managing P&L, budgets, and growth-oriented sales strategies.

Empathetic Leadership

Leading multi-national teams with a focus on autonomy, mastery, and psychological safety.

Sales & Business Development

Hands-on commercial experience across the full customer journey, from pitching to account management.

Workshop & Solution Design

Seasoned facilitator converting business challenges into concrete requirements and executable solutions.

Cross-Industry Experience

Track record spanning Banking, Energy, Logistics, Insurance, Media, and the Public Sector.

Vertical Expertise

Software Logistics Banking Energy Finance Insurance

Professional Timeline

Sprint365

Head of Products & AI
03/2024 — Present

Executing go-to-market strategy across project delivery, product management, and AI operations. Reporting directly to CEO.

  • Established the Products & AI department from the ground up, scaling to 17 team members.
  • Successfully launched 2 SaaS products serving more than 600 B2B users.
  • Increased content development efficiency by 600% through strategic AI integration.
  • Achieved 91st percentile employee satisfaction across all GAIS dimensions.

Independent Management Consultant

Senior Advisor & Transformation Lead
09/2021 — 03/2024

High-impact advisory roles for major Nordic organizations, focusing on core platform migrations and process transparency.

  • SOS Rejseforsikring: Led the migration and transformation of the core insurance platform, ensuring 100% operational continuity.
  • SDC Banking: Implementation Manager for a large-scale banking transformation using Camunda BPM.
  • Ørsted: Rebranded and remodelled the end-to-end process taxonomy globally for employee onboarding.

A.P. Møller - Maersk

Transformation Partner
01/2019 — 09/2021

Core member of the A-team for the "All the Way" global logistics transformation initiative.

  • Set up group-wide portfolio governance models and strategy execution frameworks.
  • Orchestrated the global Business Capability Management framework.
  • Executed projects enabling integrated logistics across global operations.

Danske Bank

Innovation Portfolio Manager
07/2018 — 09/2019

Driving innovation within Danske Bank New Ventures, focusing on future revenue streams beyond traditional banking.

  • Led strategy and portfolio management for multiple "Moonshot" initiatives.
  • Managed early-stage exploration and venture-style product development.

Maximize Consulting

Partner & Management Consultant
07/2012 — 07/2018

Long-term strategic partnership delivering P&L optimization and digital product transformations.

  • GSV: Programme Manager for 5 parallel projects, delivering 15–20% profitability improvements.
  • Totalkredit: Led the business implementation of "Ny realkredit platform" – a flagship mortgage product.
  • IKANO Bank: Track lead for multi-country workforce migration and service center consolidation.
  • Norlys (STOFA): Managed integration and customer data migration following major acquisitions.

Siemens Wind Power | Implement | Maersk

Leadership & Lean Roots
2004 — 2012
  • Siemens: Department Lead for Lean R&D Engineering. Mentored Six Sigma Green Belts.
  • Implement: Service Line Manager. Applied Lean methodology to the Public Sector (Anklagemyndigheden).
  • Maersk: General Manager leading BI teams and SAP Global Rollouts.

Academic Foundation

  • Cand.merc.dat (MSc): CBS | Top 10% | Business & CS
  • Specialist MBA: Simon Fraser University, Vancouver | Org Change
  • HA.dat (BSc): CBS | Business Administration & CS

Key Certifications

  • Six Sigma Black Belt (Motorola University, FL)
  • Agile Portfolio Management (IT-University, CPH)
  • Prince 2 Practitioner (Metier)
  • Whole Brain Practitioner (Implement)

Beyond the Boardroom

Danish Marine Home Guard

Serving since 2022

Marathon Finisher

CPH & Vasa Run

Ski Instructor

DAPSI since 1998

Let's Lead the Transformation

I'm open to discussing AI acceleration, product vision, or strategic portfolio management.

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