About

A dynamic leader with over 25 years of experience in international business management of global companies servicing clients within a diverse mix of industries.

CEO / Global COO / EXECUTIVE

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Head of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships, Europe

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CEO / Global COO

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Client Services Director

BOARD MEMBERSHIPS

SUMMARY of professional experience

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Head of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships 2017 – present Cogniance, Europe
Board Membership 2016 – present ATAK / SAFEonNET, Copenhagen
Board Membership 2016 – 2017 Wunderman, Copenhagen
Board Membership 2016 – 2017 Speakers Club, Copenhagen
Board Membership 2011 – 2017 Danish Association of Advertising Agencies
CEO 2015-2016 AdPeople Worldwide, WPP plc, Copenhagen
Global President & COO 2012-2016 AdPeople Worldwide, WPP plc, New York
Board Membership 2010 – 2016 GraphicPeople | SoftwarePeople, Bangladesh
VP of Operations EMEA 2008-2010 AdPeople Worldwide, WPP plc, Copenhagen, London
Managing Director 2007-2008 AdPeople | SoftwarePeople, Copenhagen
Group Account Director 2003-2006 AdPeople | PeopleGroup, Copenhagen
Client Service Director 1993-2003 Leo Burnett, Publicis Groupe, Copenhagen
Account Supervisor 1994 Leo Burnett, Zurich
Account Executive 1992-1993 Leo Burnett, Istanbul
Global management responsibility of an Advertising Agency Network with 9 offices, +500 employees
Expanded start-up company solutions to global scale
Achieving strong financial performance YoY, through strategic vision, fiduciary responsibility
Managed to turn around underperforming companies to healthy operations in different markets
Building bridges with digital transformation strategy
A catalyst by attitude, ideas and approach
Managed global integration processes following acquisitions in multiple markets
Technology creates possibilities, design creates solutions
Perceived as a loyal and trusted advisor by business partners
Management and Board Membership representations in Europe, Asia, North America and Latin America
Ability to operate in complex environments
Excelled in disintermediation through technology/ operational excellence for state of art digital solutions