Highly motivated Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with a robust financial background in accounting, complemented by extensive experience in private equity and mergers & acquisitions (M&A). A strategic leader driven by value creation, development, and growth. Demonstrates a proven track record of steering companies through complex financial landscapes, optimizing financial procedures, and drive profitability and enhance stakeholder value.
Previous experiences
Internal promoted from Head of Accounting, after an interim CFO period in Combineering (2023-present)
Head of Accounting and finance within a PE owned international debt collection company (2018-2023)
Various controlling and auditing roles (2011-2018)
Education
MSc in Business economics and auditing (Cand.merc.aud)
HD & HD (R) Financial and management accounting diploma.
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.
Chairman of the board
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)
Member of the board
Combineering Group A/S
Bistrupvej 176
DK – 3460 Birkerød
Telephone: +45 4558 4040
Telefax: +45 4558 4046
E-mail: info@combineering.dk
CVR: 29533261
Press and PR
Finance, Nicolai Blegebrønd Johansen
+45 2594 8423
nbj@combineering.dk
Logistics, trucks, Gert Friis Hansen
+45 5242 3303
gfh@combineering.dk
Logistics, train, Pernille Isaksson
+45 40332239
pi@combineering.dk
Logistics, ship, Claus Bech
+45 6119 3052
cb@combineering.dk
Im-/export, Adrian Terente
+45 4033 0705
ate@combineering.dk
Development, Vagn Pedersen
+45 40330160
vgp@combineering.dk
Regulatory Affairs & Compliance, Vagn Pedersen
+45 40330160
vgp@combineering.dk
HR Business Partner, Sanne Rønnebech
+45 4033 4475
IT, Peter Søndergaard
+45 4033 6645
pso@combineering.dk
Torben Kristiansen
+45 4034 0509
tok@combineering.dk
Agro, Tine N. Olsen
+45 3068 2194
tno@combineering.dk
Ash & slag, Vagn Pedersen
+45 40330160
vgp@combineering.dk
Biogas
Fuels, Torben Kristiansen
+45 4034 0509
tok@combineering.dk
Metals, Vagn Pedersen
+45 40330160
vgp@combineering.dk
Plastic, Slawomir Edward Debski
+45 4033 4026
sed@combineering.dk
Textile, Slawomir Edward Debski
+45 4033 4026
sed@combineering.dk
Agro, Tine N. Olsen
+45 3068 2194
tno@combineering.dk
APAC
Benelux, Klaus Rubrech
+49 15 737 093 790
kr@combineering.de
Estland, Allan Mogensen
+46 70- 779 86 75
am@combineering.se
Finland, Allan Mogensen
+46 70- 779 86 75
am@combineering.se
France
Greece
Italy, Giuseppe Menditto
+39 328 65 33 666
gm@combineering.com
Latvia, Allan Mogensen
+46 70-779 86 75
am@combineering.se
Lithuania, Allan Mogensen
+46 70-779 86 75
am@combineering.se
Norway, Allan Mogensen
+46 70-779 86 75
am@combineering.se
Poland, Katarzyna E. Tchorek
+48 609 038 028
ket@combineering.dk
Spain
Sweden, Allan Mogensen
+46 70-779 86 75
am@combineering.se
Czech republic, Soňa Čerňanský
+420 725 297 430
soc@combineering.dk
Germany, Klaus Rubrech
+49 15 737 093 790
kr@combineering.de
Hungary, Judit Ribarszki
+45 2362 3316
jr@combineering.dk
Thailand, Sawinee Galaputh (AJ)
+45 31388033
sga@combineeering.dk
Ukraine, Illia Ahafonov
+38 066 000 29 36
ia@combineering.dk