Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
I am a strategic tech leader and executive advisor with a track record of navigating high-stakes environments at the intersection of data, technology, and finance. With a background rooted in academic research and a deep understanding of complex models, I specialize in bringing clarity to intricate problems. I have a proven ability to manage diverse, high-performing teams and translate technical, legal, and commercial considerations into actionable narratives for senior management and regulatory authorities. In my current role at Danske Bank, I have been a central figure in resolving the bank’s legacy debt collection issues—one of the organization’s highest-priority strategic programs. As Lead for the "Olympia Model," I oversaw the development and finalization of the engine used to remediate 95% of affected customers, providing resolution for hundreds of thousands of individuals. I led and coached three cross-functional teams of up to 30 internal and external business analysts and data scientists, and successfully transitioned the model stream from a top-tier consultant setup to a high-performing in-house team. Through 30+ workshops with impartial reviewers, I managed the delivery of documentation and executive-ready materials necessary to close critical regulatory orders. I thrive at the frontier where technology meets strategy. I am motivated by the challenge of steering complex organizations through high-pace, ambitious environments, and I find my best work at the interaction of data, communication, and politics. Collaborating with diverse professionals to solve complex problems drives me, and I am passionate about making a significant impact on the Nordic financial sector while fostering a culture of high ownership and social responsibility within my teams.
In my current role, I have been a central figure in "Programme Olympia," one of the bank’s most critical strategic initiatives involving over 300 employees and 1bn+ DKK in customer compensation. As the Lead for the "Olympia Model" stream, I oversaw the development of the calculation engine used to remediate 95% of affected customers, providing resolution for hundreds of thousands of individuals. I served as the professional subject-matter lead for cross-functional teams totalling 30 internal and external specialists, and I successfully managed the transition from a consultant-led setup to a high-performing in-house team. My work involved navigating complex technical and legal issues to create executive-ready decision materials for internal and external stakeholders across more than 30 workshops to enable the closing of regulatory orders.
Operate is a specialized Danish change agency that integrates digital communication, behavioral science, and data to solve complex societal and business challenges. During my tenure, I worked at the intersection of behavioral and data science to drive organizational change through evidence-based insights. My responsibilities included conducting lab experiments to study customer reactions, developing projects on optimal price setting, and facilitating workshops on behavioral economics within a commercial and marketing context.
Forte Advice (formerly Advice A/S) is a leading Nordic digital consultancy that combines strategic advice with deep technological and creative insight. As a member of the Data & Insights unit, I served as a data science and behavioral expert for major Danish institutions. I focused on translating complex data into actionable communication strategies, helping large-scale organizations leverage behavioral insights to enhance the impact and engagement of their institutional projects.
As a Ph.D. student and later a Postdoc, I was part of the Center for Economic Behaviour and Inequality (CEBI), a Research Center of Excellence. My research focused on the political and welfare aspects of behavioral economics, where I managed quantitative projects from initial design to final analysis. I gained extensive experience with advanced econometric methods by analyzing large-scale Danish administrative records and conducting laboratory experiments. Additionally, I spent six months as a visiting researcher at New York University (NYU), collaborating with leading international experts in the field of applied economics.
Teach 1st semester students about social psychological theory and method