\xc5shild Hanne Larsen \u2013 VP Subsurface Excellence & Digital at Equinor \u2013 is nominated to the #EDLOTY Award in the B2B category! Register here: https://www.cionext.com/16 and join us on 1st February at #CIONEXT | Let\u2019s talk Money to find out how the Finalists of the European Digital Leader of the Year 2023 use technology to save money \u201cwith IT\u201d and not \u201con IT\u201d!\n\nEquinor is an energy company with major focus on petroleum but also active in the renewable sector \u2013 producing energy from wind & solar power and expanding its business by adding low carbon energy, carbon capture and storage to its portfolio.\n\nIn this #LeadershipDeepDive Interview Hendrik Deckers asked \xc5shild about the company\u2019s journey to becoming data-driven and various data tools that are currently in place at Equinor. Interestingly, gaming technology and AI is being used in the program called \u201cAIM\u201d \u2013 Artificial Intelligence Maturity \u2013 to design optimal wells, their location and trajectory. They discussed the company\u2019s roadmap towards \u201cnet zero\u201d by 2050, as well as creation and use of the Reservoir Experience Platform that helped Equinor develop competitive advantage on the market. Additionally, \xc5shild explained in more detail her engagement in initiatives such as Girl Tech Fest and her other efforts in supporting women and girls aspiring to work in the technology sector.\n\nDon\u2019t miss this inspiring conversation and watch the full interview!\n\nTable of contents:\n\n01:13 | Introduction\n02:00 | \xc5shild\u2019s background\n05:46 | About Equinor\n09:24 | \xc5shild\u2019s role\n11:25 | Data lake program\n13:13 | The Reservoir Experience Platform\n16:29 | AI at Equinor\n18:39 | The Fiber Optics Project\n21:23 | IT & Digital at Equinor\n24:02 | Cloud & Cybersecurity\n26:27 | The role of CIO\n29:23 | Management & leadership style\n36:07 | MBTI: strengths\n37:50 | Passions & women in technology\n44:14 | Alternative career paths\n46:44 | MBTI: development areas\n49:15 | Values\n53:16 | Mentors\n57:01 | Most brilliant failure\n01:01:39 | Best and worst things in life\n01:05:38 | Personal mantra\n1:07:45 | Advice for aspiring digital leaders