øyvind Ruud
About øyvind Ruud
Øyvind Ruud is the Head of IT for the Nordics at PRA Group, a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in the IT sector, having previously worked in various roles at Tieto, Ericsson, ABG Sundal Collier, and Carnegie Norway.
Current Role at PRA Group
øyvind Ruud serves as the Head of IT for the Nordics at PRA Group, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees IT operations and strategic initiatives within the Nordic region. His leadership focuses on enhancing IT infrastructure and ensuring alignment with the company's objectives. PRA Group is listed on Nasdaq under the ticker PRAA.
Previous Experience at Tieto
øyvind Ruud has extensive experience at Tieto, where he worked in various roles from 2002 to 2010. He started as a Senior Developer, progressing to Scrum Master, Development Team Leader, and finally serving as the Acting Head of Development. His tenure at Tieto spanned eight years and included significant contributions to software development and team management.
Career at Carnegie Norway
From 2013 to 2022, øyvind Ruud held the position of Head of IT at Carnegie Norway. During his nine years in this role, he was responsible for managing IT operations and implementing technology solutions to support the firm's objectives. His leadership contributed to the development of robust IT systems within the organization.
Educational Background in Systems Engineering
øyvind Ruud studied at The Norwegian School of Information Technology, where he focused on Systems Engineering from 1994 to 1996. This educational background provided him with foundational knowledge in technology and systems management, which has informed his professional career in IT.
Experience at Ericsson and ABG Sundal Collier
Before his roles at Tieto and Carnegie Norway, øyvind Ruud worked at Ericsson from 1997 to 2000, focusing on system design and implementation. He also served as a Technical Specialist and Application Responsible at ABG Sundal Collier from 2010 to 2013. These positions contributed to his expertise in IT and project management.