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Morten Ilaug

Morten Ilaug, an accomplished data executive, boasts substantial expertise in the Data & Analytics (D&A) industry, with a diverse background encompassing corporate and global consultancy roles in Australia and Europe. Morten's most recent tenure spans over 7 years at NBN Co, where they served for 9 months as the Chief Data Officer (Interim).

Morten holds a firm belief in the transformative potential of data, recognizing its ability to empower organizations in achieving their objectives and discovering novel opportunities that ultimately benefit people and society. He emphasizes the essential principles of proper data governance, comprehensive understanding, and accessibility to unlock this potential fully.


Throughout his illustrious career, Morten has consistently delivered tangible business results through his expertise in Data & Analytics and Information Management. His accomplishments include the development of robust data-driven strategies, leadership in transformative D&A initiatives, and the establishment of leading D&A Centre of Excellence teams and Chief Data Offices.


Renowned for his talent in building robust professional relationships, Morten excels in forging partnerships and effectively communicating across organizational and cultural boundaries, all while embracing a holistic enterprise approach. As a pragmatic problem solver, he maintains a fine balance between mitigating data risks, ensuring governance, and driving innovation to achieve commercial success. Morten anchors his mindset in digital-first principles and remains steadfast in his commitment to delivering excellence.


Areas of Expertise:

  • Senior D&A Leadership (CDO)

  • Data and D&A Strategy

  • Data Governance

  • Machine Learning & AI

  • Business Intelligence and Analytics

  • Information Architecture

  • Data Management and Data Quality

  • Data Commercialization

Morten Ilaug
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