P&L responsible for RIIS Entreprise & Snedkerier A/STasked to lead a turn-around of RIIS Entreprise & Snedkerier A/S to become more streamlined and efficient.Focus is on:- Establishing a well-functioning interaction across the entire value chain in RIIS Entreprise & Snedkerier A/S, as well as in the close collaboration with the other companies in RIIS Group.- People and relations in the processes: Building well-functioning teamwork through better well-being, greater transparency and higher trust.- Identifying and implementing the necessary IT tools needed to support the workings of the updated valuechain.

From Nov. 2023 I offer to join boards and advisory boards regarding the development of their business in relation to e.g strategy, business development, communication, teamwork, their End2End valuechain and customer focus.-------------------------------------------------- -------From Jan-Oct 2023, I have advised many different SMEs within e.g. business development, strategy, communication, teamwork, valuechain and customer focus.Selected results:- Establishment, start-up and operation of a new Advisory Board- Strategic sparring partner in the merger of 2 companies- Helped a company's reorganization with an owner-manager's role change from CEO to Chairman of the Board- Developed a company's communication strategy in relation to customer segmentation and better offering.

In 2023, as a BusinessBuddy franchisee, I have advised many different SMEs within, e.g. business development, strategy, communication, teamwork, valuechain and customer focus.Selected highlights:- Assisted in the establishment, start-up and operation of a new Advisory Board- Strategic sparring partner in the merger of 2 companies- Helped a company's reorganization with an owner-manager's role change from CEO to Chairman of the Board- Defined and developed a company's communication strategy in relation to customer segmentation and better offerings.

Driving the overall commercial focus across Lakuda's value chain, for the B2B and B2C markets in the Nordic region and DACH.Responsibilities:- Overall responsible for developing a stronger commercial focus across LAKUDA's value chain, both for the B2B and B2C markets.- Development and implementation of End2End commercial optimization initiatives to support LAKUDA's 2027 growth plan.- Business development in all functions in relation to LAKUDA's Values, Vision, Mission and Why, including employee development, communication and collaboration.- Management, coaching and development of LAKUDA's Marketing/Masterdata Team and Nordic Sales Team. A total of 9 employees.- Continuous development and implementation of processes and systems across the business.- Ongoing coaching and sparring of employees in LAKUDA's matrix organization.- Project management of major improvement initiatives across LAKUDA, including new WMS system and new PIM platform.- Responsible for all HR activities across LAKUDA.- Reference to LAKUDA's owners and member of LAKUDA's management.Results:- Development and Implementation of LAKUDA's Values, Vision, Mission and Why.- Reorganization of LAKUDA, in preparation for planned generational leadership change.- Completed optimization workshop in all functions with a focus on effective work across the business, in order to support LAKUDA's 2027 growth plan.- Mapping the Product Life Cycle and Customer Journey across the business.- Structured planning of marketing activities across B2B and B2C markets.- Development of competence profile and structured process for MUS in LAKUDA, rooted in LAKUDA's Values, Vision, Mission and Why.- Optimization and supply of Nordic logistics supplier set-up, for a total Nordic logistics solution for the B2B and B2C markets.

P&L responsibility and Total-Cost-of-Ownership focus of the entire DIY assortment for the jem&fix stores in Denmark and Norway.Responsibilities: - Head of Retail Product Categories and Space/Logistics for jem&fix DIY chain in Denmark and Norway.- Develop and implement 2020 strategy for Sourcing & Supply Chain, to support the overall 2020 plan for jem & fix in Denmark to reach a revenue of DKK 3B in 2020.- Strategic business development for the cross-category retail purchase & sales of DIY products in the B2C market in Denmark and Norway.- Leading and developing 5 Product Management teams, Nordic Procurement Support and Space Management functions. A team totalling 19 FTEs, including 7 managers in direct report.- Continuous operational optimization of the entire value chain, in the Danish and Norwegian stores.- Development, maintenance and strengthening cross-country collaboration between business units in the Norwegian, Swedish and Danish markets.- Overall responsible for negotiating and implementing local and Nordic supplier agreements.- Reference to CEO and member of jem&fix DK's management team. Results:- jem & fix DK has delivered record-breaking financial results in 2018, 2019 and 2020. See https://datacvr.virk.dk - In May 2019, jem & fix was awarded “Danmarks billigste byggemarked” by Pricerunner for the 7th consecutive year. Due to Covid-19, no Pricerunner awards were handed out in 2020.- Reorganization of Sourcing & Supply Chain in Denmark, to encompass the extended category responsibilities to include both the Danish and Norwegian markets.- Design and continuous optimisation of supply chain and logistics solution for export/import of B2C goods from jem & fix suppliers in Denmark to support and maintain replenishment of jem & fix stores in Norway.- Sourced new web-shop logistics solution partner to better support needs in jem & fix customer service's interactions with customers, improving service levels and customer experience.

Heading up Retail Product Categories for Heavy Building Materials for the 45 Silvan DIY warehouses in Denmark.Responsibilities:- Strategic- and business development for the sourcing of DIY products within “Heavy Building Materials” categories for resale to the B2C market in Denmark.- End2End product-life-cycle responsible throughout Silvan’s value chain, including development and implementation of the product strategies within DIY retail range.- Leading, managing and developing 4 Retail Product Category Teams, totalling 13 FTEs, including 4 Product Managers in direct report.- Development, maintenance and strengthening internal and external stakeholders across Silvan and DT Group.- Overall responsible for negotiating and implementing local and Nordic supplier agreements.Results:- Procurement Collaboration. Driving cross-country product synergies and consolidation between business units in DT Group, through matrix-oriented Nordic Sourcing teams.- Development & implementation of Sourcing Strategy: Lead the development and implementation of a new retail sourcing strategy to align future sourcing activities with the new 5-year strategy for the Silvan DIY chain.

Head of Global Procurement for Non-Product Related, Operation Services.Responsibilities:- Strategic- and business development for the sourcing of Logistics, Capex/MRO & Contract Implementation services for 50+ dairy sites located primarily across Northern Europe.- End-2-End / Total-Cost-of-Ownership focus across the Arla Foods supply chain.- Leading, managing and developing a team of 10 Project Managers (8 Category Managers and 2 Contract Implementation Managers)- Development, maintenance and strengthening internal and external stakeholders across Arla Foods Group.- Development and implementation of the procurement category strategies.- Overall responsible for negotiating and implementing international supplier agreements.Results:- Value creation through a Total-Cost-of-Ownership sourcing approach: All strategic sourcing- and other supply chain activities are handled in close cooperation with all 5 of Arla Foods major Business Groups, ensuring the delivery of significant savings from the sourcing projects conducted in 2013-2015.- Procurement Collaboration: Leading cross-country collaboration and strategic alignment between Global Procurement teams through matrix-oriented category teams.- Global Procurement Competence Model: Developing and implementing a common competence model to be applied for developing employees in all Global Procurement functions.

Head of Strategic Sourcing/Outsourcing activities for TDC’s network infrastructure and supply chain processes.Responsibilities:- Strategic- and business development for the global sourcing of Capex and Opex services within Network Infrastructure & Supply Chain Processes.- End-2-End / Total-Cost-of-Ownership focus across the TDC Group supply chain.- Leading, managing and developing a team of 4 strategic sourcing managers, 5 strategic purchasers and 2 supply chain process specialists.- Development, maintenance and strengthening internal and external stakeholders across TDC Group.- Development and implementation of the procurement category strategies.- Overall responsible for negotiating and implementing international supplier agreements.Results:- Value Creation through a Total-Cost-of-Ownership sourcing approach: All strategic sourcing and supply chain activities are handled in close cooperation with relevant TDC Business Units, ensuring the delivery of significant results from the sourcing projects conducted in 2007-2012.- Process Optimization Project for Tele-Com CPE (2011): Overall program manager for 7-man project team, engaged across TDC Business Units and steered by TDC’s Corp. CFO. TDC CPE costs were cut by half through an increase in recycling equipment as well as optimizing the value chain.- Strategic Business Development Project (2010), focusing on "Service guarantees for TDC consumer products". The project was part of the CBS-E/SECA course and identified business potential, KPI's as well as internal optimisation recommendations prior to an introduction of service guarantees in the Danish market.

Head of Strategic Sourcing for TDC’s fixed network infrastructure.Responsibilities:- Strategic Sourcing for IP, Backbone, Transmission, DSL, Broadband CPE, Cables & Accessories and Civil Works- Development and execution of the spend category strategies- Negotiation of international supplier agreements- Covering relevant strategic sourcing services across all TDC Affiliates- Leader for a team of 4 strategic purchasers, managing 3 spend categoriesResults:- Value creation through a Total-Cost-of-Ownership sourcing approach, with significant cost reductions and freed-up capital. Improved procurement collaboration in category teams.

2002-2004 Purchasing Coordinator, Dansk Supermarked GroupReference to Product Manager for Cleaning- & Personal Hygiene Products across Føtex, Bilka & Netto brandsResponsibilites:- Product category development, including product development in cooperation with representatives from the retail stores, private label introduction and space management optimization.- Communication, activities coordination and relations management with department heads at retail stores.- Branding, marketing and price benchmarks of category products.- Day-to-day management of 2 purchasing assistants.Results:- Successful development and national launch of new private label product lines within both hygiene and chemicals categories: Baby Care & Grøn Linie brands.2001-2002 Purchasing Assistant, Dansk Supermarked GroupCleaning- & Personal Hygiene Products across Føtex, Bilka & Netto brands2000-2001 Deputy Department Manager, Føtex Silkeborg - Food1999-2000 Purchasing Assistant, Føtex Textile - Stockings and Accessories1998-1999 Deputy Store Manager, Netto UK, Sheffield og London - Discount Retail1996-1998 Purchasing Trainee, Føtex Textile - Children’s Clothes