Management

Advanced technical & biological Project Solutions & R&D lead

Executing and developing advanced technical solutions in pursuit of preserving resources and value for clients and the society we serve. Identifying and developing new resource preserving solutions in collaboration with clients, partners, and in-house specialists in biological, material or chemical solutions within the regulatory and administrative complexities.

Technical, financial, and environmental business case assessment. Regulatory compliance. Environmental Engineering. Technical, Environmental & Financial Due Diligence.

Passionate about avoiding and delaying the generation of waste and securing maximum circulation of material, biological and nutrient resources and creating win-win value for clients and preserving more resources for future generations.

Previous experience

Country Market Director for Environment & Health, Rambøll Denmark A/S, 2020-2023

Vice President Contaminated Sites & Resource Management, COWI A/S, 2008-2020

Senior Managing Consultant, Consultant, Environmental Specialist, Rambøll Danmark A/S 1991-2008

Education

M.Sc. Civ. Engineering. Technical University of Denmark/TU Delft (Netherlands) 1985-1991

Appointments:

Chairman for the Council for Circular Economy, DAKOFA, 2021-

Chairman of the Board, / Board member: DAKOFA. 2009-2019.

Member of the Political Committee for Environmental Policy, Confederation of Danish Industries, 2023-

Member of the Waste & Resource Advisory Panel. Confederation of Danish Industries, 2009-

Member of the Industrial Research Committee of the Innovation Fund Denmark, 2019-

Value-based development of people and business, leadership, strategy development, innovation, analytics, proactive B-t-B sales & purchase, operational process optimization and supply chain management strategies, board and advisory board.

Passionate about shipping and IT. Open-minded, always in good mood, structured and result-oriented with a practical hands-on approach and strong focus on delivering high quality whilst at the same time ensuring a highly motivating work environment.

Previous experience

Founder & Chairman, Buoyant (2015-)

CEO, Shipcraft (2008-14)

Vice President, Nordana/Dannebrog (1997-08)

Division Manager, Hillebrand (1994-97)

Owners rep. Nigeria & New York, Torm (1986-94)

Education

Executive MBA from Copenhagen Business School (CBS) (2013-15)

People & culture lead

Development and implementation of culture, HR strategy, policies and activities transforming the business into a modern, professional, responsive, productive, and inclusive workplace.

Process improvement and stabilizing the employee lifecycle and making them ready for long time growth. This includes, for example, recruiting, onboarding, development, retention and exit talent.

Performance management and leadership development.

Own and lead employer branding activities.

Overseeing all HR service and facility functions to meet business goals.

Previous experience

HOFOR, CHRO, 2022-2023

HOFOR, Section manager for different areas within business development; HRBP’er, management systems, lean consultants and project managers. 2012-2022

Hvidovre Utility Service, process development and project manager for wastewater plan, climate adaptation plan and water supply plan, 2011-2012

Education

Cand. scient. geography and philosophy from RUC, Roskilde, Denmark and UCD, Dublin, Ireland.

C-suite background with almost 20 years of experience from executive leadership teams, mostly from international and listed companies like RSA Insurance (FTSE100) and Danske Bank Group (OMX25). Awarded Danish Chief Marketing Officer of the Year in 2017.

Core competencies include international general management, corporate communications/investor relations, sustainability & ESG, digitalization & customer experience, marketing & branding, corporate culture & diversity.

Solid board experience including highly regulated industries with focus on governance, audit, risk, compliance, and controls.

Executive experience

CEO, Executive Advisor and Investor, Expon Aps (2021-)

Senior Executive Vice President, head of group of societal impact and sustainability, Danske Bank (2018-20)

Senior Executive Vice President, head of Group Marketing, Communications & CSR, Danske Bank (2014-18)

Nordic Director Corporate Communications, Brand, CSR & Customer, Codan/Trygg-Hansa Group (2006-14)

International Director Communication & CSR, RSA International (2006-10)

Director Group Communications, brand & marketing, Carl Bro Group (2001-06)

Board experience

SEAS NVE Strømmen A/S, Board member (2021 -)

JP Politiken Media Group A/S, Board member (2009 -)

Danish Foundation for Entrepreneurship, Board member (2020 -)

Danica Pension Group, Board member (2016-19)

Mobile pay A/S, Board member (2014-18)

Danske Bank Plc, Finland, Board member and Chairman of the Nomination Committee (2014-18)

Keylane, previously Schantz Data A/S, Board member (2012-17)

The Childrens Accidents Foundation, Chairman of the Board (2009-14)

Education

Business & Sustainability Programme, Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (2019)

Board Leadership Masterclass, CBS Executive Board Education (2016)

Various executive training programmes from Harvard Business School, Insead, Wharton and others (1999-13)

MSc in Marketing and Strategy, Copenhagen Business School (1986-91)

BSc in Economics and business Administration, Aarhus School of Business (1986-89)

Visionary and result-oriented executive with 13 years international experience in Logistics and Shipping, which included active involvement in 4 acquisitions, 2 large business turnarounds, 3 major global client turnarounds and several important change processes.

Returned to Denmark in 2005 to pursue a career in consulting and headhunting with success for the past 16 years.

Moreover, extensive experience as Angel investor and Board member in privately owned companies in different industries for the past 10 years.

Core competencies include international general management, supply chain management and international logistics, business strategy, operational excellence, recruitment, management consulting, corporate culture development and accelerated growth.

Executive experience

Managing Partner, Surge ApS (2017-)

Chief Operational Officer, Prodata Consult (2016-17)

Managing Director and shareholder, Raft Consulting (2007-15)

Partner and shareholder, Flensby & Partners (2005-06)

Senior VP and Managing Director, Maersk Logistics’ FTA AreaManaging Director, Maersk Logistics France (2002-05)

Various positions within Maersk Logistics Benelux B.V. including Member of the “Global Logistics Council” General Manager, Mercantile Italia S.r.l (1999-01)

Board Experience

Conecto A/S, Board member (2012-15, 2020-)

Copenhagen Airtaxi A/S, Chairman of the board (2019-)

Frida Forsikring Agentur A/S, Board member (2011-18)

ShopUSA Denmark & Sweden, Board member (2013-20)

Momio APS, Chairman of the board (2017-20)

QAtor A/S, Chairman of the board (2013-20)

VNL A/S, Board member (2013-14)

Maersk Tunisia, Maersk Algeria, LTI S.A. and Maersk France Group, Board member (2003-05)

Maersk Logistics Switzerland and Maersk France Group, Board member (2002-03)

Education

Executive MBA from AVT Institute of Executive Education (2006)

Various A.P. Møller Mærsk Management courses and seminars (1993-03)