Lars Ihle

Lars Ihle serves as the Chief Strategy Officer at NOVA Consulting Group, focusing on the launch of NOVA Advisory in the Norwegian market, starting in January 2024. Previously, Lars held the position of Head of Innovation at EVIDI, where responsibilities included developing innovation processes and leading service development in the retail industry. Lars has extensive experience in business development, having worked as the Business Development Lead and Business Developer at Communicate Norge AS, where innovation and client advocacy were central to the role. Lars also held several management positions at Ricoh Norge AS, Edge Innovation Group, and Cardmeister Ltd., showcasing a strong background in sales, service development, and market leadership. Early career experiences include positions at Atea Norge AS, Dell Computer AS, and Tre65 System Partner AS, where Lars contributed to significant business growth and the development of new market strategies.