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Aalborg, Dk

Aalborg, Denmark

Ålborg Area, Denmark

Dordrecht, South Holland, Netherlands

Aalborg, Denmark

Aalborg

Interim consultant at a number of companies in North Jutland.* Market analysis and feasibility studiy* Focus on growth potential on export market* Go-to-market strategy

Aalborg, Denmark

NTF-Aalborg A/S is a dynamic custom stainless steel designer specializing in round steel and thread processing. We offer a wide range of customized stainless steel solutions that are based on an advanced use of wire and round steel. We operate within the segments equipment & hygiene, process equipment, machine guarding and subcontracting work. Our core competence is innovative development and production of stainless steel products in a hygienic design.My task as Managing Director was to develop the organisation and operation to be ready for significant growth, regain market share in Denmark and triple the export share.Selected results:» Sales growth: 20%.» Sales growth in Germany: 60%.» Revenue per blue collar worker increased by 50%.» www.Fencecreator.com : an online platform, where the customers save hours of work designing machine guarding solutions, can order the products directly and receive their products within a few days.

Aalborg

Wärtsilä Svanehøj is global market leader for electrically driven deepwell cargo pumps for liquid gas on ships.Wärtsilä is a major equipment supplier for the marine industry, market leader for 4-stroke engines with a high focus on Emission Controlled Areas: Scrubbers and LNG as fuel as well as ballast water treatment.Global responsible for developing a new business area: LNG fuel pumps.In close cooperation with Wärtsilä Finland, Italy and the Netherlands I developed the Business case, specified the product and coached the development team.I was the main driver for the global launch and secured the first orders together with local sales team.Selected results:» I identified unique features, which clearly distinguish the Wärtsilä pump from other solutions.» The product was launched and first order secured 1,5 year after first draft of the business plan.» When I left, the order book was index 207 compared with budget.

Brøndby, Copenhagen

Responsible for developing the flood control business and sales of axial flow pumps (700 m3/min).I was based in Copenhagen, but travelling up to 150 days per year visiting customers and Grundfos sales companies around the world.Selected results:» Sales growth: 40%» Involvement in several big projects including the largest single order for axial flow pumps in Grundfos.» Main author to the 140 pages engineering guide “Designing Flood Pumping Stations” and www.Grundfos.com/flood-control, a coherent set of training tools for consulting engineers and decision makers.» Development of sales- and training tools for the Grundfos sales force and dealers.

Bjerringbro, Denmark

Responsible for global strategies within water supply and waste water pumping. (Water Utility)Selected results:» Strategy for reducing leakage losses in water networks. The value of the lost water exceeds 20 Billion USD/year.» New business plan for large waste water pumps, improving the PBT by 25%» Global market launch of the most innovative waste water pump seen in years.

Bjerringbro, Denmark

Globally responsible for boosters and controls, a business area with a revenue of 150 million EUR.Selected results:» Revenue increased by 25%» Profitability doubled.» Development and execution of global strategy for optimisation of product portfolio, based on a number of regional competence centres.

Aalborg, Denmark

I was responsible for R&D, Purchase and Production and had key account sales responsibility for the OEM customers, e.g. Krones, Sopura, Heineken and Carlsberg.Selected results:» Development and execution of a Dual Brand strategy. » Reduction of lead time from 3 weeks to 5 days.» New concept for OEM customers.

Aalborg, Denmark

Dansk Eternit (today “Cembrit”) is the second largest manufacturer of fibre cement products for roof and cladding in Europe.From 1927 to 2004 the main factory was in Aalborg, Denmark.I was responsible for 90% of the production, from powder material to packed product. All operation around the production and maintenance of the facilities, but also salary negotiation, Hiring and firing as well as the P&L. Selected results:» Two new factories commissioned and in full operation.» The production setup re-organised and optimised. » Substantial improvements of the profitability of the operation.

Aalborg, Denmark

All disciplines of project management in establishing new production lines and optimising existing facilities.Selected results:» Designing, installing and commissioning of 3 new painting lines and a new production line for corrugated sheets. Total budget of more than 20 million EUR.

Aalborg, Denmark

Gerhardt Christensens Maskinfabrik produce equipment for water works and sewage treatment plants, mainly big valves, lid tops and pipe installations.My task was mechanical Design, Sales & Marketing, purchase and production management.Selected results:» Establishing a Brand.» New trend-setting product program.» Implementing CAD.» Full documentation and Quality management on the product portfolio.» Optimising the working processes and supply chain.

Executive Mba, A+

Bestyrelsesuddannelse

Strategic Marketing In Action

B. Sc. (Hons), Mechanical Engineering

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