Show Notes
In this episode of <i>The Only Constant</i>, Lasse Rindom sits down with Nicolai Storm Lund, Vice President of Digital Technology & Information Security at Velux, to talk about what it really means to lead digital change in the machine room - beyond buzzwords and boardroom slides. <br /><br />They discuss:<br /><ul><li>Why AI is just another tool - until it’s paired with real problems and real accountability</li><li>How IT needs to be both flexible and firm: agile enough to build fast, structured enough to scale responsibly</li><li>The discipline of saying <i>no - </i>and why it’s often the most important part of driving change</li><li>What it takes to move from proof-of-concept to production - when business expectations are moving faster than systems can keep up</li></ul>It’s a conversation about staying clear-headed when things speed up - and keeping purpose at the center when everyone else is chasing trends.<br /><br /><b>Do you want to know more about Nicolai Storm Lund?</b><br />Nicolai Storm Lund is Vice President of Digital Technology & Information Security at VELUX, where he leads global IT infrastructure, cloud operations, digital workplace, and information security initiatives. Based in Denmark, he oversees datacenter operations, network management, cloud adoption, identity and authentication, as well as global IT support for over 12,000 users across the company’s worldwide locations.<br /><br />Throughout the past 25 years, Nicolai have held international management roles in the space of Information Technology, with the international facility services giant ISS A/S, as well as GN Store Nord known for Jabra and GN ReSound.<br /><br />With a career spanning leadership role at major international companies, Nicolai brings deep expertise in IT operations, security architecture, and digital transformation. Nicolai is recognized for his strategic vision, technical acumen, and commitment to fostering high-performing teams that drive innovation and operational excellence in complex, global environments. He puts an honor in representing what he calls “Mid-Wife leadership”.<br /><br />He is a father of three, hobby farmer, passionate strength sports fan, and a fan of pretty much everything with a motor.
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