Mark Smith

HR Executive with Expertise in Organizational Development and Talent Strategy

Oslo, Oslo, Norway

About

Extensive experience and expertise in developing and leading fast paced HR teams and talent management processes in Norwegian and International professional services firms and industry.

Experience

  • Independent Human Resources Consultant at Self-employed
    May 2026 - Present · 2 mos

    Advising organisations on learning and development strategy, workforce planning, post-merger integration, and the application of Gen AI in HR. Thirty years of experience across international industry and professional services.

  • Vice President Talent Management / Learning & Development at TGS
    Jul 2024 - May 2026 · 1 yr 11 mos

    Responsible for developing and leading talent processes, organizational change initiatives, learning and development programs, and recruiting strategies together with a global team of specialists.

  • Vice President Human Resources at PGS
    Aug 2008 - Jun 2024 · 15 yrs 11 mos

    Currently responsible for developing and leading talent processes, executive reward reviews, HR MIS reporting, and organizational change initiatives with line management. Also oversee learning and development programs, systems infrastructure, and recruiting strategy and implementation. Manage a team of six Senior Specialists since 2021. Previous experience includes managing offshore crew in Operations Management team.

  • Senior Vice President Human Resources at Aibel
    Jan 2007 - Jul 2008 · 1 yr 7 mos

    Led an HR unit of ten for approximately 7,000 employees across nine countries. Managed HR issues with the U.S. Department of Justice under a Deferred Prosecution Agreement.

  • HR Director at PricewaterhouseCoopers
    2005 - 2006 · 1 yr

    Led HR unit of eight responsible for hiring and development of 1000+ employees in Norway.