SMILfonden supports chronically and severely sick children and their families through a series of activities and offers inside and outside of hospitals in Denmark. It’s a great privilige to head up this fantastic NGO with 20+ dedicated colleagues and a long list of partners.

Member of the Leadership Team, reporting to the Secretary General. Strategic and overall responsibility for all support functions, incl. Finance, HR, IT, Accountability/Compliance, and Facility Management.

Non-profit foundation and registered social enterprise set up to license the Fairtrade mark and promote Fairtrade. I led a dedicated team working hard to gradually improve the lives of farmers and workers in developing countries, while ensuring visibility and consumers’ and clients’ continued trust in Fairtrade.I led an effective organisation and represented it to the outside world. Highest on my agenda was growth and enabling my team to deliver on our growth targets. My… Show more Non-profit foundation and registered social enterprise set up to license the Fairtrade mark and promote Fairtrade. I led a dedicated team working hard to gradually improve the lives of farmers and workers in developing countries, while ensuring visibility and consumers’ and clients’ continued trust in Fairtrade.I led an effective organisation and represented it to the outside world. Highest on my agenda was growth and enabling my team to deliver on our growth targets. My responsibilities covered collaboration with Fairtrade International and all aspects of the organisation in Denmark, including strategy development and implementation as well as all operational matters such as optimisation, finance, HR, IT, and reporting. Turnover 2018: 7,5m kr. Total FTE: 7. Total headcount: 10. Direct reports: 3 team leaders. I reported to the Board of the foundation.Results:• I am proud that in my time as CEO, the turnover of Fairtrade products in Denmark grew by 113% from 2010 to 2017. This result directly benefited farmers and workers in developing countries.• Aided awareness of the Fairtrade certification mark grew from 78% to 90 % in the same period, while SoMe followers went from zero to more than 35.000, enabling the team to engage directly with many Fairtrade consumers.• I have submitted seven audited, annual financial accounts without remarks, recruited some of the best people around, and enabled the organisation to be self-financing and independent of grants.• I managed several crises in relation to both HR and negative media exposure. I built and maintained network relations with large and small manufacturers and retailers in the food industry as well as with other organisations.• In 2017 I led a process of digital optimization of internal work flows, including a complete transition to Office 365 for all data storage/sharing and e-mail, and a complete digital transition to Economic and Fakturafil for all financial management. Show less

Responsible for product development under the FLO/Fairtrade scheme, which provides poor farmers/producers with a fair price for their produce while ensuring human rights and environmental protection. Also responsible for collection and management of licence income, and for admin (e.g. finance, work processes, IT, and operations).Business development: In a period of remarkable growth for Fairtrade, I advised and supported Danish companies wishing to develop and market Fairtrade-labelled… Show more Responsible for product development under the FLO/Fairtrade scheme, which provides poor farmers/producers with a fair price for their produce while ensuring human rights and environmental protection. Also responsible for collection and management of licence income, and for admin (e.g. finance, work processes, IT, and operations).Business development: In a period of remarkable growth for Fairtrade, I advised and supported Danish companies wishing to develop and market Fairtrade-labelled products as part of their CSR strategy. This involved supporting new clients in relation to sourcing possibilities along Fairtrade certified supply chains, contractual arrangements, and approval of Fairtrade labelled products, including product recipe and packaging.Results:• I enabled the organisation to manage tremendous growth by establishing effective systems and processes for on-boarding many new companies and hundreds of new products.• I gained expertise in pro-active business development, food manufacturing and supply chains, product labelling, growth management, international collaboration, and administration.I enabled the organisation to manage tremendous growth by establishing effective systems and processes for on-boarding many new companies and hundreds of new products. Show less

Elected on behalf of The Danish Consumer Council. The Certification Committee is a multi-stakeholder body, which carries out quality control and provides operational guidance to the certification arm of Animal Protection Denmark (Dyrenes Beskyttelse) in relation to the label "Recommended by Animal Protection Denmark".

A political organization with 78.000+ personal members and 29 institutional members, the Danish Consumer Council represents the interests of the members and Danish consumers in general. The organization is made up of a secretariat with 120 staff members, a Board, and a Council with representatives from member organizations and individual members. Turnover 2018: 100m Danish kroner.As Board Member elected by the Council and representing Fairtrade, I contributed to all aspects of… Show more A political organization with 78.000+ personal members and 29 institutional members, the Danish Consumer Council represents the interests of the members and Danish consumers in general. The organization is made up of a secretariat with 120 staff members, a Board, and a Council with representatives from member organizations and individual members. Turnover 2018: 100m Danish kroner.As Board Member elected by the Council and representing Fairtrade, I contributed to all aspects of leadership entrusted upon the Board. I had a particular focus on strategy, operations and sustainability.I participated actively on three recruitment panels to select a new Board Chair and two new CEOs. Show less

Global coordinator for the Growing Sustainable Business programme, which operated in the framework of the UN Global Compact. The programme stimulated local economic growth in developing countries by facilitating partnerships for business-led enterprise solutions to poverty and promoting domestic and foreign investments, which were commercially, socially and environmentally viable. Programme management: My role was to coordinate the GSB programme globally, including strategic planning… Show more Global coordinator for the Growing Sustainable Business programme, which operated in the framework of the UN Global Compact. The programme stimulated local economic growth in developing countries by facilitating partnerships for business-led enterprise solutions to poverty and promoting domestic and foreign investments, which were commercially, socially and environmentally viable. Programme management: My role was to coordinate the GSB programme globally, including strategic planning, human resource management, recruitment, budgeting, reporting, supervision and standardisation of country-level activities. Strategic planning included identification of potential markets, supply chains, investment projects, and company partners. Results:• I successfully optimised and coordinated the roll-out of the GSB programme to four additional countries and developed a partner network of companies, NGOs, and development agencies.• I also managed various communication initiatives on the GSB programme (brochure, website etc.). Show less

1) UNDP focal point for the UN Global Compact and the Growing Sustainable Business programme (GSB). My role was to initiate and launch the GSB programme in Tanzania through identification and development of pro-poor investment projects in cooperation with multinational companies, trade unions, NGOs and business associations.2) Desk-officer for a feeder roads project, which reduced poverty and promoted socio-economic development. My role was to supervise the project with respect to… Show more 1) UNDP focal point for the UN Global Compact and the Growing Sustainable Business programme (GSB). My role was to initiate and launch the GSB programme in Tanzania through identification and development of pro-poor investment projects in cooperation with multinational companies, trade unions, NGOs and business associations.2) Desk-officer for a feeder roads project, which reduced poverty and promoted socio-economic development. My role was to supervise the project with respect to planning, monitoring and evaluation, follow-up, budget management, contract management, issuance of payments, communication initiatives, procurement, fund raising, and reporting to management.Results (1): • I successfully prepared and managed the launch in a two-day event with 80+ participants from government, donors, NGOs, and the business sector. This enabled to programme to roll out and gain traction.• I also established and managed a secretariat for the multi-stakeholder GSB steering committee set up to guide the individual business projects.Results (2):• I successfully managed the project, which delivered kilometres of new road week after week and enabling the local population to benefit from better infrastructure.• I was elected as member of two government task forces set up respectively to implement a new roads management system and to develop a programme for mainstreaming labour-intensive technologies. Show less

Sales and project management: Key account management, drafting of project proposals, client meetings, and closing of contracts. Supervision of portfolio and data collection, project management, customer care, data analysis and reporting, including statistical analysis, recommendations and client presentations.Clients: UN agencies, NGOs, Ministries, Municipalities.Results: • I met the monthly sales targets and delivered value for my clients through well organized and… Show more Sales and project management: Key account management, drafting of project proposals, client meetings, and closing of contracts. Supervision of portfolio and data collection, project management, customer care, data analysis and reporting, including statistical analysis, recommendations and client presentations.Clients: UN agencies, NGOs, Ministries, Municipalities.Results: • I met the monthly sales targets and delivered value for my clients through well organized and successful project management and sales skills. The research delivered to clients enabled them to plan and execute communication strategies, fundraising activities, and campaign design. Show less

Head of the telephone interviewing department: responsible for daily generation of hundreds of interviews. Planning and allocation of manpower, coordination and supervision. Management: Staff management (300+ interviewers, 3 full-time team leaders, and 12 part-time supervisors), including hiring and firing, training, coaching, and staff assessments.Results:• I successfully reformed the department resulting in a highly efficient work force and an appreciated work environment,… Show more Head of the telephone interviewing department: responsible for daily generation of hundreds of interviews. Planning and allocation of manpower, coordination and supervision. Management: Staff management (300+ interviewers, 3 full-time team leaders, and 12 part-time supervisors), including hiring and firing, training, coaching, and staff assessments.Results:• I successfully reformed the department resulting in a highly efficient work force and an appreciated work environment, e.g. through active involvement of staff members in the decision-making process and effective delegation of tasks and responsibilities.• I demonstrated my ability to manage a large, key department with the energy and overview necessary to optimise internal processes and to carry out business critical tasks within a tight timeframe. Show less

Sales and training related to computer hardware and software. Interaction with the business and aid communities in a multicultural environment.