Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
I have built my career helping international manufacturing companies improve performance, lead transformation and develop stronger organisations. I have partnered with CEOs, Executive Leadership Teams and Boards to drive strategic change, strengthen organisational performance and support better business decisions across international manufacturing businesses. Having lived and worked in Germany, China, Malaysia and Ukraine has shaped my leadership approach. It has taught me that sustainable results are built through trust, cultural understanding and strong collaboration. I believe leadership is about creating clarity, developing people and turning strategy into action. I thrive in international environments where strategy, people and execution come together to create sustainable business value. Key Expertise - Business Transformation - International Leadership (Europe & Asia-Pacific) - Executive & Board Partnership - Manufacturing Performance - Organisational Development - M&A, Divestments & Carve-outs - Finance Strategy, Governance & Cash Flow - ERP, SAP & Digital Transformation - Cybersecurity, NIS2 & GDPR
Board Reporting, Internal Controls and +5 skills
Member of Group Executive Team (CEO, COO, CFO) with full responsibility for Finance, HR and IT across 5 countries and 3,500 employees. Partner to executive leadership and board on financial strategy, governance and operational performance. Revenue: 4bn DKK | 110 FTE across functions. Key impact: • Improved group cash position by 300m DKK within 12 months • Delivered strongest profitability in company history (2023) through pricing and customer profitability focus • Streamlined product portfolio (−250 SKUs) to improve margin and operational focus • Strengthened pricing governance to secure profitable growth • Drove executive-level reporting, capital allocation and performance management • Board participation and full responsibility for bank, audit and insurance relations • Driving M&A activity resulting in factory acquisition in UK
Executive head of Finance for 3 breweries during one of the most complex geopolitical crises in Europe. • Led 70+ FTE across operational and commercial finance • Reorganized finance into true business partnering structure • Optimized VAT structure improving liquidity and refund processes • Steering committee member on regional finance transformation • Executive support during Russian invasion – employee safety, asset protection and liquidity management • Direct reporting line to Regional CFO