Interview | From Programs to Capability: What It Really Takes to Build Lasting Transformation | Insights from Sarah Merkes-Nielsen

Interview | From Programs to Capability: What It Really Takes to Build Lasting Transformation | Insights from Sarah Merkes-Nielsen

As organisations move beyond isolated initiatives toward embedded transformation, one question defines the next stage: how do you build sustainable capability at scale?

In this exclusive interview with Sarah Merkes-Nielsen, Vice President, Digital Business Transformation Lead at Vestas, you'll gain a candid and pragmatic perspective on the evolution from program-led change to embedded transformation. Drawing on real-world lessons from scaling AI to navigating unsuccessful initiatives, Merkes-Nielsen offers a clear-eyed view of what separates progress from stagnation.

Download the interview to learn:

  • Why transformation must evolve from programs into a core capability.
  • How AI accelerates change but doesn't remove the hard work.
  • How to identify AI use cases with real scaling potential.
  • Which metrics truly reflect end-to-end business impact.
  • What failed initiatives reveal about data and process readiness.
  • How to structure ownership across data, process, and technology.

Download your copy now to discover how Vestas is embedding transformation as a continuous capability, why strong data and process foundations are non-negotiable, and how leaders can scale AI while keeping people, trust, and cross-functional alignment at the core.