Anja Leth Zimmer
Chief AI Officer, GVP, Enterprise AI
Novo Nordisk•Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
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Experienced digital, data, and AI executive with 18 years of leadership experience across Pharma, Consumer Packaged Goods, and management consulting (Deloitte Consulting), driving enterprise-wide transformation through technology, data, and AI. I specialize in leading large-scale AI and digital transformation initiatives that connect business strategy with data, analytics, AI, and digital products, turning emerging technologies into scalable, enterprise-ready capabilities that create measurable business value. As a senior technology leader and Chief AI Officer, I lead multiple multidisciplinary teams working alongside business and technology stakeholders to drive enterprise AI transformation and deliver data- and AI-driven solutions with measurable business impact. My experience includes leading large global technology organizations and transformation programs, scaling AI-enabled products and platforms, and driving operational excellence across complex IT landscapes. Throughout my career, I have focused on building transparent, scalable, and resilient technology foundations that enable innovation, accelerate business outcomes, and support enterprise-wide transformation.
Career Timeline
- Novo NordiskCurrentOct 2022–Present· 4 yrs
- Chief Artificial Intelligence OfficerCurrent2026–Present
- Digital Products & Software Engineering, Corporate Vice PresidentMay 2024–Dec 2025
- Executive Strategy & Data Office, Corporate Vice PresidentOct 2022–Apr 2024
- Nov 2014–Oct 2022· 7 yrs 11 mos
- Commercial Technology Products & Software Engineering, Senior DirectorNov 2014–Oct 2022
- Apr 2008–Oct 2014· 6 yrs 6 mos
- Manager, Information TechnologyApr 2008–Oct 2014
- Jul 2005–Jul 2007· 2 yrs
- Operations & Customer Relationship Manager in New YorkJul 2005–Jul 2007
Education
Cand.It (MSc in IT)
IT & Business
IT-Universitetet i KøbenhavnBACHELOR
Bachelor of Arts in International Business Communication & German
Copenhagen Business School