Roger Schønning

Roger has substantial experience in leadership and performance development of teams and individual leaders. He has diverse experience from positions in both innovative technology-heavy corporations and smaller knowledge-intensive enterprises. Today, he is engaged in creating development and competitiveness through executive search and leadership consulting, serving both private companies and publicly owned enterprises. Currently, Roger is working on executive search for top executives, managers, and board members. In recent years, he has had many assignments particularly within mobility, infrastructure, renewable energy, technology, and digitalization. Roger is a member of Boyden's global industry practice group.

Professional Focus

Nearly 10 years’ experience in executive search, with substantial background in senior management
Focuses on executive and board searches, as well as assessing the leadership capabilities of smaller scale up companies and larger listed companies
Has assignments for clients in various sectors such as technology and digital, renewables,
industry and transportation, private equity and venture capital
Successful track record of searches for well-known Norwegian and international companies

Business Expertise

Senior Management Consultant with one of Norway’s largest executive search and consulting organisations: focused on executive search, leadership and management team development
Several director-level roles in marketing, sales, product management and customer support during a 10-year career with multinational telecommunications company Telenor

Practice Membership

Global Industry Practices

Industrial, Practice Member

Additional Expertise

Board Services
Management Assessment
Transportation & Logistics
Technology & Digital
Telecommunications
Supply Chain & Procurement
Public Sector
Research Sector
Private Equity & Venture Capital

Education & Certifications

Master’s degree in economics and business administration, concentration in strategy and leadership, from Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University
Bachelor’s degree in economics and business administration from Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University

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AI and Digital Transformation: Revolutionizing Supply Chain & Logistics for a Smarter Future

AI and digital transformation are enhancing supply chain and logistics by optimizing processes, improving visibility, and driving sustainability, positioning businesses for success in a dynamic market.