As a strategic leadership expert with a specialization in cross-cultural communication and global business acumen, Thor Legvold has spent 20 years consulting for businesses and organizations across various industries. With a proven track record of delivering value, his accomplishments include saving a global energy provider hundreds of millions of dollars, opening new markets for a US publisher in China, and driving significant profit growth for a family-owned business.
Thor is passionate about making a lasting impact by increasing the effectiveness of senior leaders and mission-critical teams. He employs evidence-based, scientifically validated tools to design tailored programs that lead to real improvements in behavior and performance. His collaborative approach encourages clients to bring out the best in themselves and their teams.
In addition to his consulting roles at Bjørnson Organizational Psychologists, Assessit, and Norwegian Royal Mail, Thor has held positions as Adjunct Faculty at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and Principle at Kirkegata IO Psychology. He holds a Psy.D. from the University of Bergen, Norway, and a B.A. from Cal State Northridge. Thor’s professional affiliations include the Norwegian Psychology Association, EuroPsy, American Psychology Association, Society of Consulting Psychology, Society of Industrial-Organizational Psychology, and California Psychology Association.