Mariel Gjengstø

Mariel Gjengstø has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Mariel is currently working at Itera as the Head of Digital Business and Delivery, where they are responsible for leading engagements in strategy, digitization, and innovation. Prior to this, they worked as a Consulting Manager and Technology Strategy Lead at Itera, focusing on IT and digitization strategy, digital transformation, and change management.

Before joining Itera, Mariel worked at Sopra Steria as a Senior Consultant and Teamleader, where they specialized in organizational development, change management, and project management. Mariel also served as a Consultant in the same company, working on projects in central government, transport and logistics, and professional services.

Mariel's work experience also includes a role as a Scientific Research Assistant at BI Norwegian Business School, where they assisted in research and project coordination. Mariel has also held positions at Visit Kristiansand, Søgne Kommune, Uni Hotel Group AS, and Kristiansand Dyrepark, gaining experience in sales, marketing, and food and beverage services.

Overall, Mariel Gjengstø's work experience showcases their expertise in strategy, digitization, organizational development, and change management in various industries.

Mariel Gjengstø began their education in 2008 at Griffith University, where they pursued a Bachelor's degree in Business and Arts. Their specific fields of study were Marketing and Contemporary Society and Culture (Sociology). Mariel completed their undergraduate education in 2011. Following that, Mariel attended BI Norwegian Business School from 2012 to 2014, during which they obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Leadership and Organizational Psychology. In terms of additional certifications, they obtained the ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management from EXIN in November 2015. In January 2015, Mariel also acquired the Prince 2 Foundation certification from APMG International. More recently, in March 2023, they became a Prosci Certified Change Practitioner, which was delivered by Stretch Norge AS. Furthermore, in July 2023, Mariel obtained a certification titled "What Is Generative AI?" from LinkedIn.