Henrik Aarestrup Email & Phone Number

Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark

[English below]- Ansvarlig for den overordnede drift, udvikling og retning af klyngen. Det vil sige sikre at vi udvikler og leverer services på et højt niveau, der følger den strategiske retning og som understøtter vidensdeling og innovation i dansk erhvervsliv.- Personaleledelse af 3 mellemledere gennem løbende dialog, sparring og 1:1 møder samt retningsgiver for alle medarbejdere gennem fællesmøder for hele organisationen. - Ansvarlig for dialog med myndigheder, erhvervsfremmeaktører, erhvervsorganisationer, kommuner, vidensinstitutioner, virksomheder mfl.English- Responsible for the overall operations, development, and direction of the cluster, ensuring we develop and deliver high-level services that follow the strategic direction and support knowledge sharing and innovation in Danish businesses.- Personnel management of 3 middle managers through ongoing dialogue, coaching, and 1:1 meetings, as well as setting direction for all employees through organization-wide meetings.- Responsible for dialogue with authorities, industry and trade organisations, municipalities, universities, companies, and others.

Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark

Erhvervsministerens tætteste sparringspartner og rådgiverThe Minister for Business's primary closest advisor and key strategic partner.

København, Region Hovedstaden, Danmark

[English below]Jeg var ansvarlig for et lille team, der bidrog til den daglige betjening af forbundsformanden. Samtidig havde jeg ansvaret for at udvikle, planlægge og eksekvere på initiativer, der kunne understøtter Dansk Metals ambitioner på det erhvervspolitiske område. Hvilket i Dansk Metal dækker over Erhvervs-, transport-, klima- og forskningspolitik samt Industri 4.0. Områder vi forsøgte at løfte gennem større policyudgivelser og analyser, der efterfølgende kunne løftes ud til omverdenen gennem medierne, konferencer og 1:1 møder med relevante interessenter. Samtidig havde jeg en række hvervsposter: - Medlem af SMV-Boardet, et regeringsnedsat board i regi af SMV Digital, der forsøger at fremme digitaliseringen af danske SMV'er - Medlem af Klimarådets Klimadialogforum- Medlem af Genstartsteam for SMV'er- Medlem af Robotics Alliance, Advisory Board - Medlem af Akademiet for tekniske videnskabers Tænketank - Medlem af Rådet for Dansk Luftfart - Medlem af Teknologirådets følgegruppe - Medlem af Overvågningsudvalget for Strukturfondsprogrammer - Medlem af Teknologirådets repræsentantskab- Medlem af Europabevægelsens hovedbestyrelse Derudover en lang række ad hoc udvalg og arbejdsgrupper.EnglishMy team contributed to the day to day prepping of the Metal Workers Union President. At the same time I was responsible for developing, planning and executing on initiatives that could support The Danish Metal Workers Unions ambitions to improve the regulatory framework for businesses to push for creation of new jobs within the Manufacturing Industry. We did that through major policy & analysis announcements communicated to the public and decision makers through media outlets, opinion pieces and 1:1 meetings with relevant stakeholders.

Copenhagen Area, Denmark

[English below]Blev hentet til Dansk Metal for at overtage stillingen som erhvervspolitisk chef, da den siddende skulle noget andet. Var i det lille år ansvarlig for Dansk Metals digitaliseringspolitik. Her var den primære opgave at bidrage med analyser og ideer til, hvordan man kunne øge erhvervslivets anvendelse af ny teknologi. EnglishRecruited to Dansk Metal to take over the position as Head of Business Policy, as the incumbent had to follow another opportunity. During this short period, I was responsible for The Metal Worker's digitalization policy. The primary task was to provide analyses and ideas on how to increase the use of new technology in the business sector.

External lecturer at Department of Political Science Teaching the course: "Interest groups and their political strategies" (spring 2017 and autumn 2018) with my colleague Johan Moesgaard. We were nominated as best teachers in 2018.

Odense Area, Denmark

[English below]Som chefkonsulent i borgmesterkontoret var jeg med til at understøtte byrådets vækst- og bosætningsstrategi. Det betød blandt at løbende analyser af de lokale virksomheders behov – særligt robotvirksomhederne: Hvordan kommunen kunne understøtte rekrutteringen af international arbejdskraft og tiltrække såvel økonomisk som politisk kapital.EnglishI worked as a senior advisor to the Mayor and CEO in Denmarks third biggest municipality, the city of Odense. My portfolio varied but was primarily fucused on: - Advising and prepping the Mayor and the CEO on national political issues - Developing and executing Public Affairs programmes to attract financial and political capital for issues such as improved infrastructure and improved opportunities for international recruitment - Pitching stories to the media if supportive of the policy objectives

Copenhagen Area, Denmark

[English below]Ansvarlig for PensionDanmarks omdømme og dialog med dets ejere - arbejdsmarkedets parter - gennem et team på 6 konsulenter og 2 studenter.EnglishI Managed a team of 6 consultants’ responsible for stakeholder and customer relationship management. This among other things implied developing and implementing strategies for improved stakeholder management and thereby improved relations to PensionDanmark key stakeholders: The social partners. For example through: - Improved performance mapping of output- A youth concept - Implementation of video conferencing - Campaigns about PensionDanmarks many products - Increased attention on top stakeholders PA/advisors - And much more

Copenhagen

[English below]Som personlig assistent for den administrerende direktør var jeg ansvarlig for alt mødeforberedelse samt opfølgning. Herunder koordinering af bestyrelsesmateriale, bestyrelsesmøder, konferencer, seminarer, ekskursioner med mere. Blev relativt hurtigt forfremmet ifm. en større organisationsændring. Men bistod fortsat den administrerende direktør frem til sensommeren, da der blev fundet en afløser. English As the personal assistant to the CEO, I was responsible for all meeting preparations and follow-up, including preparing presentations, case papers, speeches, coordinating board materials, board meetings, conferences, seminars, excursions, and more.Quickly promoted in connection with a major organizational change, but continued to assist the CEO until a replacement was found in late summer.

Copenhagen Area, Denmark

[English below]I det første fuldtidsjob efter studiet var jeg ansvarlig for at udvikle og eksekvere Dansk Metals kampagne for et ’JA’ til folkeafstemningen om dansk tilslutning til den fælles europæiske patentdomstol. En afstemning, der endte med folkelig opbakning. Samtidig bistod jeg EU-afdelingen i deres generelle samarbejde med interessenter i Bruxelles.Eksempler på konkrete resultater:o På mit initiativ fik Dansk Industri og Dansk Metal samlet alle interesserede interesseorganisationer i en fælles alliance for et ja til patentdomstolen. Vi blev de facto kampagneledere for en stor gruppe af interesseorganisationer, så vi kunne koordinere en fælles indsats, der fik betydelig gennemslagskraft i medierne. I worked on Campaigns and European Affairs For example I developed the Danish Metal Workers' campaign-strategy for a yea to the referendum on Denmark's participation in the single European patent reform. I managed the implementation of the campaign which included a variety of Campaign Techniques and Tactics as co-operation with other stakeholders. The Danish voters voted in favor of the referendum and the reform.English In my first full-time job after graduating, I was responsible for developing and executing Dansk Metal's campaign for a 'YES' in the referendum on Danish accession to the unified European patent court. A referendum that resulted in popular support. I also assisted the EU department in their general cooperation with stakeholders in Brussels.Examples of specific achievements:On my initiative, Dansk Industri and Dansk Metal brought together all interested interest organizations into a joint alliance for a yes vote on the patent court. We effectively became campaign leaders for a large group of interest organizations, coordinating a joint effort that achieved significant media impact.

• Political communication: writing editorials for newspapers and Facebook updates.• Research assignments • Policy analysis• Background notes• Meetings and dialog with various stakeholders. • Ad hoc Media surveillance

• Political communication: Newsletters and facebook updates.• Political campaigning • Training and motivating political activist • Research assignments and background notesFor example: Development of weekly newsletter with relevant and informative content in accessible political language. Targeting unskilled workers.Development of a Facebook strategy about language and content. Followed by ongoing evaluation and modification.

Færdiggjorde uddannelsen som bankassisten. Kort tid efter blev jeg optaget på Aarhus Universitet. I finished my education as a financial advisor. Shortly thereafter I was accepted and enrolled into Aarhus University.

Master, Political Science

Den Nye Leder, Ledelse

https://www.cfl.dk/kompetenceudvikling/leadership-pipeline/nye-ledere/den-nye-leder

Ba, Political Science

Financial Advisor

High School, International Business/Trade/Commerce