Liat Berger
About Liat Berger
Liat Berger serves as the Chief People Officer at Cognite, specializing in group dynamics and people management. With extensive experience across various industries and a strong international background, she has held significant HR roles at companies such as Aker Solutions and Kraft Foods Brasil.
Work at Cognite
Liat Berger currently serves as the Chief People Officer at Cognite, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the company's people management strategies and initiatives. Her leadership is focused on enhancing group dynamics and fostering a positive workplace culture. Based in Oslo, Norway, she brings a wealth of experience from her previous roles to drive the HR agenda at Cognite.
Education and Expertise
Liat Berger holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) from Universidade Federal do Paraná, where she studied from 1993 to 1997. She also completed a Post Graduation in People Management at ISAE/FGV from 2003 to 2004. Additionally, she specialized in Group Dynamics at SBDG from 2001 to 2002. Her educational background supports her expertise in group dynamics and people management.
Background
Liat Berger has a diverse professional background, with extensive experience across multiple industries, including Oil & Gas, IT Consulting, Foods, and Cosmetics. She began her career as an Analyst HR at O Boticário from 1995 to 2001. Over the years, she has held various HR leadership roles, including positions at Aker Solutions, Kraft Foods Brasil, HSBC, and Wipro Technologies, showcasing her ability to adapt to different corporate environments.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Liat Berger has held significant HR leadership positions, including Senior Vice President of People and Organization at Aker Solutions for ten years. She has also served as Vice President of Human Resources and Vice President of HR Products and SLS at Aker Solutions. Her strategic thinking has enabled her to effectively align HR priorities with business strategies, contributing to organizational success.