Benny Damsgaard Email & Phone Number

Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark

conXus Public Affairs helps clients within defense and security, critical infrastructure, tech and pharma. All areas that demand detailed knowledge and insight and where there is a close relationship between the political, regulatory side and the market.

Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark

I have developed and teach a course at the Department of Political Science about Public Affairs and lobbyism in real life and how the field has changed/matured over the years.In the course the students and I go through the scientific literature produced on the subject, have guest lectures from the top of Danish politics and discuss the many ethical dilemmas in the field of lobbyism.

Copenhagen Area, Denmark

Selected to Kraks Blue Book 2018. Contains a list of Danes that have shown 'a particular significance in their area of expertise'. Kraks Blue Book has been published since 1910.

Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark

conXus is one of the global aerospace, defence, security, and advanced technologies company Lockheed Martin's most used consultants in Denmark.I advise conXus and Lockheed Martin on the inner workings of Danish politics with a focus on defence and security related matters.One of my primary areas of focus is the development in and around the Arctic. Lockheed Martin produces a wide range of highly advanced capabilities that can strengthen the Kingdom of Denmark's defence and… Show more conXus is one of the global aerospace, defence, security, and advanced technologies company Lockheed Martin's most used consultants in Denmark.I advise conXus and Lockheed Martin on the inner workings of Danish politics with a focus on defence and security related matters.One of my primary areas of focus is the development in and around the Arctic. Lockheed Martin produces a wide range of highly advanced capabilities that can strengthen the Kingdom of Denmark's defence and security in the Arctic, as well as make a positive contribution to the Greenlandic community and civil preparedness. Show less

Copenhagen Area, Capital Region, Denmark

I help companies and organizations formulate effective political positions and influence the right political stakeholders. I also advise on how you minimize the damage of critical media coverage and keep control of your own agenda when you are under intense pressure. I have worked closely with public and private clients from all areas and sectors but have extensive experience helping clients within pharma, finance and technology.I also hold regular seminars on the inner workings… Show more I help companies and organizations formulate effective political positions and influence the right political stakeholders. I also advise on how you minimize the damage of critical media coverage and keep control of your own agenda when you are under intense pressure. I have worked closely with public and private clients from all areas and sectors but have extensive experience helping clients within pharma, finance and technology.I also hold regular seminars on the inner workings of Danish politics and how it can be influenced most effectively.Last but not least I am a frequent political analyst on Danish national television, radio and in the major Danish newspapers. Show less

Copenhagen Area, Denmark

I helped companies and organizations formulate effective political positions and influence the right political stakeholders. I also advised on how you minimize the damage of critical media coverage and keep control of your own agenda when you are under intense pressure.

Copenhagen Area, Denmark

I was head of The Conservative People's Party's department for Press and Policy. The department assists the members of parliament with the development and presentation of their political views's and with the party's ongoing relations to the press.My main responsibilities were the development of the party’s political proposals; responses to other party’s proposal and political negotiations with the government, trade associations and NGO’s. I was also responsible for the development of… Show more I was head of The Conservative People's Party's department for Press and Policy. The department assists the members of parliament with the development and presentation of their political views's and with the party's ongoing relations to the press.My main responsibilities were the development of the party’s political proposals; responses to other party’s proposal and political negotiations with the government, trade associations and NGO’s. I was also responsible for the development of the party’s communication strategies, daily strategic and tactical advice to the party leadership; handling of all media relations for the party’s chairman; background briefings of journalist and commentators.The following was written about me in the Danish media when I stopped as Head of Communication and Policy: Erik Holstein in Altinget on 31 May, 2016: ”Damsgaard is a political veteran, trained in all parts of the political game and has excellent connections in all parts of the Parliament.” Hans Engell in Ekstra Bladet on 1 June, 2016: ”… Damsgaard has super connections and is considered a good but cynical strategist.” Helle Ib in Børsen on 3 June, 2016: ”… respected, analytically strong and hard working …” Show less

Copenhagen Area, Denmark

Personal assistant and senior advisor to the CEO. Advised the CEO on - among many other things - political matters and his public appearances.

Copenhagen Area, Denmark

Responsible for DI's overall relations to The Social Democratic Party of Denmark. Included regular meeting with leading members of the Social Democratic parliamentary group and their employees, participation in the annual conference and surveillance of the party's politics.

Copenhagen Area, Denmark

Working to improve the conditions for DI's 2600 members in the Greater Copenhagen Area. I was - among other tings - responsible for DI's relations to regional and municipal politicians in the region and for getting DI's messages out in the media.

Responsible for DI's overall relations to The Social Democratic Party of Denmark. Included regular meeting with leading members of the Social Democratic parliamentary group and their employees, participation in the annual conference and surveillance of the party's politics.

Copenhagen Area, Denmark

A part of DI’s national press team. The position included ongoing contact to regional, national and international media, preparation of press releases, damage control etc.

Responsible for DI's overall relations to The Danish Social-Liberal Party. Included regular meeting with leading members of the Social-Liberal parliamentary group and their employees, participation in the annual conference and surveillance of the party's politics.

Copenhagen Area, Denmark

Responsible for the implementation of major communications strategies and campaigns. Crises counselling for large companies.

Malmo, Sweden

Worked with international marketing and branding of The Oresund Region and public affairs towards national media in Denmark and Sweden.

Copenhagen Area, Denmark

A part of the management of the PR- and communication agency Rostra A/S with responsibility for the production of webpages, print material etc. Rostra A/S was specialist in the development and execution of general information campaigns on behalf of primarily public authorities and organizations.

Copenhagen Area, Denmark

Besides ordinary secretary work I advised Gitte Seeberg on media, communication and internal party strategy.

Copenhagen Area, Denmark

Student help at The Conservative Press- and Information service at the Danish Parliament. Among other things responsible for ongoing analysis of polls and the creation of the party’s first homepage.

Master, Political Science

Master Class 2010, Wien

Master Class 2010, Wien: "How to Reach the Hearts and Minds of Your Target Group"

Cbs Summerschool 2009, Course: Succesful Strategy Implementation

Jounalistik For Informationsmedarbejdere