The first CIO in Shell's history to report directly to the CEO talks about the crucial role of digitization in the energy transition, the impact of AI, and why humility is essential for success. Robbert van Rutten: ‘The change in the reporting line recognizes that the impact of technology is undeniable and creates an opportunity to accelerate.’

Trudy Onland has been at the helm of grid operator Stedin since early May 2025. Her clearly defined goal is to ensure that the company takes major, concrete steps towards a new, sustainable energy system, now still under construction. ‘It is important not to get stuck in yesterday’s technology.’

The energy transition, digitalisation, geopolitical shifts – organisations are facing major and complex transformation issues. Huge investments are made, the pressure to achieve results is high and the world is in constant flux. Moreover, this takes place against a background of constraints in time, people and/or technology. All this requires an agile organisation, says Janine Tjassens, business unit leader of CGI Netherlands.