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Lillerød, DK

Helping organisations grow and people develop - unleashing the full potential of teams and individualsConsultancy within leadership, growth, turn-around and M&A services

Herlev, Capital Region, DK

• Committed to sustainable growth, I am passionate about building cohesive teams and leveraging technology to enable scalable, client-focused operations.
• Leadership Across Sales, Marketing, and Consulting: Reestablished foundational structures within Sales, Operation, and Consulting, aligning functions with group standards to maximize synergy and performance. Oversaw 8.
• Drove Comprehensive Integration of Acquired Companies: Successfully integrated seven acquired companies (2016-2020), aligning and migrated systems, culture, and processes to establish a unified “One Sentia” identity.
• Restructured and Positioned for Growth: Restructuring and turnaround of Sentia Denmark, establishing a operational model that built a foundation for sustained growth and improved financial reporting accuracy. ->.
• Led Strategic Carve-Out and Stand-Alone Transformation: Managed the complete carve-out of Sentia Denmark from Accenture, restructuring it into an independent entity and setting it up for a successful acquisition.
• Stakeholder Engagement, M&A Leadership and Due Diligence: Orchestrated full M&A process for Sentia Denmark, directed presentations, secured buy-in from key stakeholders, and led due diligence, keeping all management.

• Developed profitable growth strategies for clients, specializing in strategic business turnaround and improvement.
• Supported clients in international M&A scenarios, completing feasibility assessments for successful outcomes.
• Provided voluntary COVID-19 support to businesses and the local community, showcasing empathy and integrity.

Kista, SE

• Passionate about scalable growth, I focus on strategy-driven integration, maximizing cross-border synergies, and creating a culture of innovation and accountability across diverse teams.
• Recognized Leadership and Employee Engagement: Consistently ranked among the top 7% of Group managers in employee evaluations, underscoring a leadership style that combines accountability with support for innovation.
• European Strategy and Operational Efficiency: Deployed LEAN and digitalization strategies to enhance service delivery efficiency across Europe, fostering a streamlined, high-performance business model.
• Expanded Revenue and Profitability: Boosted Group revenue from 2.3B SEK to 3.3B SEK (+42%) and nearly doubled EBIT, achieving a 96% increase, while driving strategy and execution to position PROACT as a leader in IT.
• Board Leadership Across Regions: Acted as Board Chairman in the Netherlands and Belgium and served on boards in the UK, Germany, Czech Republic, Spain, and Denmark, driving strategic alignment and supporting cultural.
• Strategic M&A Leadership: Led M&A initiatives across multiple regions, seamlessly integrating acquired businesses into the PROACT structure to enhance operational alignment and profitability.

Vallensbæk Strand, Danmark, DK

• As a leader, I’m committed to driving growth, fostering team success, and building customer-centric solutions that support sustainable business outcomes.
• Business Turnaround and Revenue Growth: Led the successful turnaround of Proact Denmark, increasing annual revenue by 120M DKK and improving EBIT to 7%, positioning the company for sustained growth.
• Shifted from Product to Service Focus: Transformed Proact Denmark from a product-centric company to a solution-oriented provider, expanding service and consultancy offerings within the infrastructure sector to enhance.
• Expanded Client Base and Team: Grew the Danish team from 18 to 32 employees, expanding presence in both Copenhagen and Århus, while achieving a 50% financial expansion in 2005, which earned “Team of the Year”.
• Award-Winning Growth and Performance: Recognized with the Børsen Gazelle Growth Award for three consecutive years (2006-2008), for record-setting improvements, including securing the largest divisional order of 22M DKK.
• Enhanced Sales Strategy: Reorganized the sales division around solution-selling principles, enabling multi-year cloud agreements that better aligned with evolving client needs and regulatory standards.

Vallensbæk Strand, Danmark, DK

• Developed new service strategy for Proact Systems A/S, aligning with company divisions.
• Led the establishment of a Nordic support function from the ground up.
• Managed 14 employees, reporting directly to the Managing Director on progress and activities.

P/L responsibility, driving sales and financial growth

Responsible for Maconomys consulting activities in Denmark.Sales and presales development and structuring of business unit driving profitable growth.

Executive Mba, International Business

Mba Course, Must-Win-Battels, Managing Growth

Master Of Science, Economics & Informatic