Kjersti Wilhelmsen | Equinor

Head of SCM ESG & Compliance

Kjersti Wilhelmsen leads ESG and compliance within supply chain management at Equinor, bringing over 20 years of experience across procurement, project management, and commercial operations in the energy sector. Her career spans strategic and operational roles in both oil & gas and renewable energy, with a proven track record in managing complex procurement projects across Norway, the Netherlands, Spain, and China.

Before her current role, Kjersti headed procurement for Equinor’s Norway and APAC renewables portfolio, and played a key role in establishing new operating models within Engineering, Procurement, Construction & Digital (EPCD). She has held senior leadership roles in offshore wind and major infrastructure projects such as Johan Sverdrup, Gina Krog, and Åsgard.

Kjersti’s approach integrates sustainability, compliance, and digital transformation. At CPO Outlook 2025, she will share insights into how procurement can become a driving force for responsible supply chains and ESG value delivery in an increasingly regulated and performance-driven environment.