Experience
Since 2007: KnowledgeWorks (ApS) - Copenhagen, Denmark
Independent Management Consultant (founder)
+Process & Performance Improvement Consultant:
Carlson Wagonlit, Sweden
Appointed by Executive Vice President. Process management and performance improvement following integration of Swedish competitor. Scope included Sales, Front Line & Finance. Implementation of process management framework (repository, change control) and performance Dashboard.
+Management & Process Improvement Consultant:
BUPA International (health insurance), Denmark
Appointed by Global Services Director. Performance turnaround involving organisational restructuring, performance management implementation (productivity & quality), leadership coaching & change management.
+Management Consultant: T. Stevnss Equity Partners, Denmark
Due dilligence, market research, financial forecasting prior to acquisition of internet company. Performance monitoring including Google Analytics advanced data mining. Special advisor to the board.
+Industry Coach, Gazelle Growth Program. Danish government program for high potential startups, Denmark.
+Various projects, Denmark.
Project manager, Connect Denmark; Business case for private health care project; Consultant, Væksthus+; Coach to DTU PhD & Masters 'Knowledge based entrepreneurship' students.
Industry: Management consultancy, private equity, health insurance, health care, entrepreneurship, education
Since 2008: InSilico - Copenhagen, Denmark
'Virtual' CEO, InSilico
www.InSilico.dk is a startup IT consultancy and development company whom I support with strategy, business development and customer care.
InSilico focuses on:
+Purpose-built mobile application development.
+Web 2.0 solutions (Rich Internet Applications).
+Windows and Mac OS desktop application development.
Industry: Computer services
Since 2008: Yellowman.dk - Copenhagen, Denmark
Investor & Board Member, Yellowman.dk
www.Yellowman.dk is an online supermarket offering superior service through flexible home delivery in the Copenhagen area.
In addition to being an early investor, I support the www.Yellowman.dk co-founders with Supply Chain strategy, Supplier procurement and Search Engine Optimisation (managing Google Analytics & Adwords campaign).
Industry: e-commerce, FMCG
Since 2008: Startupdenmark.dk - Copenhagen, Denmark
Founder, Startupdenmark.dk
www.startupdenmark.dk is a resource portal for English-speaking entrepreneurs based in Denmark.
Industry: Consulting, journalism, entrepreneurship
April 2006 - May 2007: Leave of absence
I took time off to take care of my son, Noah, who was battling a serious disease. Most days were spent at a wonderful special kindergarten for kids with diseases requiring isolation and special care: www.bhsiv.dk.
Industry: Family & fatherhood
2004 - 2007: DHL Express (A/S), Copenhagen, Denmark
Head of Operations
+Executive position responsible for 400 million DKK & 400+ staff.
+Leading turnaround program in cost efficiency and service optimisation.
+Driving integration of three legacy entities: Danzas, Apost, DHL.
Industry: Logistics
1994 - 2004: DHL Worldwide Express
Progressively senior positions
+European Program Manager, European Coordination Center, Brussels, Belgium - Drove warehouses & hubs integration following Deutsche Post Worldnet acquisition of DHL, Danzas and major national carriers.
+European Program Manager, European Coordination Center, Brussels, Belgium - Developed and deployed European wide productivity and operations improvement program.
+Nordic Performance Manager, Nordic cluster, Copenhagen, Denmark -
Responsible for service levels across Nordic region (9 countries).
+Country Operations Manager Denmark - Functionaly responsible for service, quality and processes; member of country management team.
+Development Engineer Asia Pacific Region, Hong Kong - Lead the Asia Pacific process improvement program.
+Field Engineer Eastern Europe, European Regional Office, Brussels, Belgium - Managed process improvement and infrastructure projects.
Industry: Express courier, freight forwarding
Other:
+7-month sabbatical in France and Malaysia when my daughter was born.
+French military service, Rapid Reaction Force, Paris, France.
+Distribution Coordinator, 101-Online, Inc., San Francisco, CA, USA.