Christian Søgaard

CEO & Partner NoA Consulting Norway, Partner The North Alliance
Summary
Christian Søgaard is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in engineering, strategy, and design.
With a track record of working with large corporations, consultancies, and design agencies, Christian has excelled in developing and implementing strategies, organizational changes, new products, services, and business models.
His work has focused on transforming organizations and industries to become more people-centric, creative, and impact-driven.
Christian is deeply passionate about design and innovation, striving to help companies grow while making a positive impact on the world.
He is currently involved in building a unique management consultancy at NoA Consulting, a part of The North Alliance, that combines strategy, creativity, and entrepreneurship.
Notable achievements include leading Designit Oslo to a remarkable 400% growth in 3 years, earning it the title of the largest design firm in Norway and the most profitable studio in Designit.
Christian has also led four Designit studios in the Nordic region and has been a key member of the Global Executive Board.
His specialties encompass a wide range of areas including strategy and business development, business transformation, strategic design, service design, business model innovation, sustainability, creative leadership, and people, process, and project management.
Christian Søgaard holds a Masters in Civil Engineering from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and a Masters in Management degree.
He has held several significant roles in various organizations including CEO & Partner at NoA Consulting, Partner at The North Alliance, Founder and Guide at STIFOLK, and Global Head of Sustainability at Designit, among others.
Christian's professional journey also includes experiences as a Managing Director, Director of Business Development, Global Client Service Director, and Business Developer at reputed companies like McCann Worldgroup, Scandinavian Design Group, and Bekk Consulting AS, showcasing his versatility and expertise.
His commitment to innovation is evident from his role as an Innovation Astronaut at Moonwalk RED (Norwegian Red Cross), blending creativity with social impact.
Christian Søgaard's involvement in various student organizations further highlights his leadership qualities and diverse skill set, making him a well-rounded professional with a rich and varied background.