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Aabybro, Dk

Aalborg, North Jutland, Denmark

As Strategy Director at Duckwise, I shape project strategies by aligning business goals with creative solutions. Collaborating closely with clients and creative teams, I drive execution to deliver exceptional results. My role involves identifying growth opportunities and fostering innovation to maintain a competitive edge in the digital landscape, ultimately propelling business success and elevating the agency's reputation. Throughout my tenure, I successfully implemented the following:Created an understanding of the importance of cross-sales and up-sales in an organization that up until now had 95% of its revenue coming from new business. Implemented new outreach strategies that have resulted in a growth in in-bound leads of 200%.Successfully designed, implemented and spearheaded a move to position the company as a thought leader within industries as diverse as factory production, proptech and financial tech.

Aalborg, North Jutland, Denmark

Aalborg, North Jutland, Denmark

My role at Aairport Festival was divided into two areas of responsibility. I was in charge of the technical production, everything from concept development to load-in/construction/settlement and load-out.At the same time, I ran the company's business development in the form of partnerships here, among partnerships that could have developed into main sponsors in the long run. In addition, I was also responsible for CSR partnerships and capital raising via grants, sponsorships, etc. During my employment period, I managed, among other things, to:- Expanded the calendar wheel from two annual event days to eight.- Doubled the partnerships including the addition of international brands.- Increase the contractual protection of the company when entering into artist bookings.- Added a more commercial approach to the company, where cuts were made to the bone via the elimination of several projects that did not make financial sense.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Responsible for advising portfolio companies regarding operations and analysis of newpotential investment opportunities. I used my experience as a business developmentmanager and COO to help the portfolio companies grow. With a hands-on approach, Iactively participated in the companies we invested in. Alongside advising our portfoliocompanies, I operated our real estate portfolio of almost 220 residential units. Thevacancy was reduced significantly to less than 12 months after taking over the portfolio.- Funding offers for startups.- Responsible for the operation and rental of the real estate portfolio.- Start-up planning for the portfolio companies.- Annual and quarterly business plans with entrepreneurs.- Research and complete due diligence on new potential portfolio companies.- Key stakeholder for entrepreneurs and board.

Dubai

As COO in a SME, that works as an umbrella organization for multiple business avenues; I have gained knowledge in many different industries and disciplines. Pulz Solutions provides online customer acquisitions, customer care services and software development with a focus on CRM. We build our own multichannel customer care system, that handled requests from multiple clients across different industries and countries. Main areas of responsibility and achievements:- Operation of all departments across the organisation including full P&Lresponsibility.- Design and project management of internal customer care software.- Automated processes and business processes for customer service - optimisationof the team's capacity by 220%.- The day-to-day operation of a performance-based marketing agency specialisingin paid subscription services.- Managed 14 international employees spread over three different departments.Increase in average turnover per employee five years in a row.

Dubai

Was hired to head the incorporation of a new company in Dubai on behalf of a Danish organization. I was tasked with setting up the financial and legal framework for a company in Dubai, including the hiring of a software development team of 7 with backend, fullstack and frontend developers. With the company formation done, I took on the position as head of business development. The company operated in the payment processing industry and was after two years absorbed in to the Danish sister company. Main areas of responsibility:- Establishment of a business – law, banking, HR and office- Recruiting software development team with backend, full stack and front enddevelopers.- Relations with strategic partnerships, including international banks and theirrisk-management departments.- Analysis of transactions in collaboration with our data analyst.- Development of detailed status reports for the owners and external stakeholders.

Denmark

I have worked on all types of events in many different roles.Im experienced with event planning, concept development, brand and marketing, and day-to-day execution of the events.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Master Of Arts (Ma), Communication, General

Graphic Design