About
Former developer. Later leader.
Fifteen years in payments and insurance — from Sportradar and Nets to Head of Core Solutions at If. Today an independent advisor through Lightbulb Solutions AS.
Jørgen Emerslund
Former developer · later head of department
Who I am
Just as comfortable with the leadership team as with technical specialists.
I’m as happy going deep into heavy technology domains as I am lifting my eyes to strategy and business models. As a former developer, and later head of department, I find pragmatic solutions that work in both the short and the long term: from improving processes and organisation to concrete choices in delivery.
I have led Nordic product teams that manage old, rigid core systems while launching new digital services.
Typical engagement
- Cut time-to-market on business-critical platforms — without compromising stability
- Make entire domains product-oriented
- Launch new APIs
- Modernise CRM
Experience
From code to leadership.
2026–
Lightbulb Solutions AS
Independent advisor, product studio and investments
2017–2026
If Skadeforsikring
Head of Core Solutions · Head of Digital Products, Mobility
- 2021–2026Head of Core Solutions
- 2017–2021Head of Digital Products, Mobility
2012–2017
Nets
Product owner online payments, Netaxept
2010–2012
ZXY Sport Tracking
Senior Software Developer
2008–2010
Sportradar
Systems developer
Education
- 2003–2008NTNU, Industrial Economics and Technology Management
- 2007Gründerskolen (entrepreneurship), UiO / Boston University
Certifications
- 2018A-CSPO, Agile42
- 2016CSPO, Crisp AB
- 2003Communication and leadership, Dale Carnegie
Volunteering
- 2008–Red Cross Search and Rescue Corps
- 2021–2026Board member, Oslo Red Cross
Expertise
Five things I bring into the room.
- 01
Strategic product leadership
Connects customer and market insight, business goals and what technology makes possible. Balances profitable, time-critical projects with sustainable long-term development.
- 02
Agile transformation
Modernises business-critical core systems by rebuilding the organisation into cross-functional teams — shorter time-to-market, operational stability intact.
- 03
Cross-functional leadership
Builds teams that own both day-to-day operations and long-term direction — across business, IT and design, and across countries.
- 04
Commercial understanding
Has worked close to customers and partners, responsible for delivery quality, relationships and improvement initiatives.
- 05
Stakeholder management
Builds shared priorities out of different needs — in leadership groups, professional communities and technical teams.
