Thomas Andersen

Global Business Development Leader | Medtech & Pharma Solutions | Building Strategic Industry Networks

Hornbæk, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

About

I am an international trade and business development expert with a specialized focus on healthcare and advanced processing technologies for the pharmaceutical and medical technology sectors. My career spans multiple industries, where I've led high-impact knowledge-sharing initiatives and cultivated business development networks that drive growth in these fast-evolving fields. With a deep understanding of industry dynamics and a global perspective, I am committed to facilitating innovative partnerships and strategic expansion.

Experience

  • Head of Health Tech at Danish Export Association
    Aug 2014 - Present · 11 yrs 11 mos

    Connecting export-oriented Danish suppliers to the medical device, pharmaceutical and hospital industries. Developing, planning and executing export-generating activities and events globally for members of Danish Export Association - Health Tech.

  • Head of Secretariat at DANIAS - Diaspora Denmark
    Apr 2020 - Sep 2021 · 1 yr 6 mos

    We're building a community for global Danes. A place to meet, help each other, plan events, share knowledge, network and to help investment and business opportunities prosper.

  • Principal at TANACT International Business Development
    Jul 2011 - Aug 2014 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    Independent consultancy providing hands-on international marketing and sales development expertise to companies and government agencies. Creating growth and successful expansion internationally through export market identification, entry mode advice, customer targeting, marketing & communications programs, project management, FDI lead generation and tailored research.

  • Australian Trade Commission (13 yrs 8 mos)
    • Senior Business Development & Post Manager Nairobi
      Jan 2011 - Jun 2011 · 6 mos

      Management of Austrade’s office in Nairobi and promotion of Australia’s export interests in East Africa by building strategic relationships with businesses and government agencies.

    • Senior Business Development Manager
      Dec 2002 - Dec 2010 · 8 yrs 1 mo

      Promoting Australian business interests in Europe across multiple industries via strategic consulting, export and investment business development, market selection and partner strategy development.

    • Business Development Manager
      Nov 1997 - Nov 2002 · 5 yrs 1 mo

      Proactive identification of importers, distributors and agents in the Nordic region for Australian exporters. Manage the interests of existing and new Australian suppliers with multilateral procurement divisions in Denmark such as UNICEF, UNDP, UNOPS and WHO.

  • Process Advisor at Sander + Co. A/S
    Nov 1996 - Nov 1997 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Market development in Southeast Asia. Management consultancy services and human resource management software.