Today's guest is Lise Fremo Furre, Partner at KPMG Norway. KPMG's Norwegian history dates back more than 100 years. Over the years, they have grown significantly, and what was once purely an auditing firm, is now a full-scale competence house delivering solutions for their clients’ entire operations. They are particularly focused on the business sector's framework conditions, sustainable growth, technological transformation, security and total defense, as well as the need for trust between societal actors. Lise is a recognized leader in strategic portfolio management (SPM) with over 16 years of experience. She specializes in the development of governance models, prioritization, financial management and the implementation of strategic initiatives to maximize value creation and ensure efficient resource utilization. Lise's dedication to optimization and execution makes her a trusted partner for companies looking to strengthen their strategic management processes. In the episode, Lise talks about: 0:00 Her background as a tech leader driving global strategy with ServiceNow 2:11 How ServiceNow enables AI-driven transformation, connecting business and governance 3:10 Expanding to a global role, scaling ServiceNow for strategic impact 3:51 How SPM aligns strategy, investments and decisions with financial control 5:21 Shifting to integrated, real-time governance with strategic platforms 6:59 Focusing on business outcomes, enabling technology & adaptable frameworks 7:56 Being a hands-on leader with focus on execution, communication and inspiring action 8:39 How Mentorship and goal setting shapes her career journey 10:01 Scaling globally, AI innovation, and aligning with executive priorities
