Russell Reynolds Associates Bolsters Technology Leadership Practice with Tonje Sandberg Appointment

Oslo, Norway – 24th April 2025. Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA), a global leadership advisory firm, announces the appointment of Tonje Sandberg as Managing Director. Based in the Oslo office, Sandberg previously served as CEO of Accenture Norway and spent more than three decades with Accenture Nordic, where she held senior leadership roles across energy, utilities, chemicals, telecom, media, software platforms, high tech, health and public sector, and banking.

As a trusted advisor to boards and C-suites, Sandberg translates major technology-driven challenges into leadership opportunities to help navigate transformation. She specializes in integrating international best practices with personalized local insights to drive growth, foster innovation, and deliver exceptional value for clients.

"We are delighted to welcome Tonje to the firm," said Harald Kringlebotn, Managing Director and Norway Country Manager for RRA. "Tonje brings invaluable insights and expertise that will strengthen our technology leadership offering. Her deep commitment to innovation and creating value for clients has driven significant success across both Nordic and global markets. This extensive experience positions her uniquely to address our clients' evolving challenges in today's dynamic business landscape."

Commenting on the new appointment, Laura Sanderson, Co-Head of Europe, Middle East & India at RRA said: "Tonje's appointment reinforces our commitment to continue building our technology practice and expanding our capabilities across the Nordic region and beyond. Her 30 years of leadership experience at Accenture will be a tremendous asset to our team and clients globally as they navigate increasingly complex challenges. We’re particularly thrilled to welcome one of the Nordic region's most prominent female technology CEOs to the firm.”

Sandberg holds a master's degree in Business Administration from the Norwegian Business School, where she specialized in organizational management.

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