Vegard Kolbjørnsrud is an Associate Professor in Strategy at BI Norwegian Business School and former Senior Research Fellow at Accenture (2016-2023). With 16 years of industry experience at Accenture leading digital transformation projects, he bridges academic research and practical applications. His academic roles include coordinating BI's Executive MBA Digital track and co-leading the National Top Management Program in Healthcare. Research focuses on: Human-AI collaboration frameworks Governance of collaborative communities Digital business model innovation Organizational adaptation to emerging technologies Robotics implementation in construction His scholarly work demonstrates consistent focus on technology-enabled organizational transformation, with recent publications exploring AI-augmented design processes, data-driven decision systems, and adaptive leadership models. Research consistently addresses practical implementation challenges in industries ranging from real estate to healthcare. Kolbjørnsrud maintains active industry engagement through board membership (Norwegian Church Aid) and frequent keynote speaking. His work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Nordic media, establishing him as a thought leader on AI's organizational impact.




