Henrik Christensen

Space, Defense Tech, Dual-Use CxO & Board Advisor | Tech-Driven Executive | Growth, Turnaround & Strategic Transformation Leader

Vordingborg, Region Zealand, Denmark

About

Visionary executive with over 30 years of international leadership experience across technology-driven industries from defence to maritime and commercial markets. I specialize in driving growth, executing M&A strategies, and transforming organizations through innovative commercial and technical initiatives. Known for my ability to bridge strategy and execution, I bring a pragmatic leadership style that aligns people, processes, and technology to deliver measurable results. Throughout my career, I’ve built, scaled, and repositioned global businesses, leading diverse, cross-functional teams and cultivating partnerships that create lasting stakeholder value. My approach blends analytical precision with entrepreneurial creativity, ensuring both operational excellence and long-term strategic impact. Core Expertise: ✅ Executive leadership & corporate strategy ✅ Mergers & acquisitions (buy-side / sell-side integration) ✅ Turnaround & growth management ✅ Technology innovation within Defense and Maritime markets ✅ Commercial development & go-to-market execution ✅ Leadership development, coaching, and cultural transformation Today, I support visionary entrepreneurs and established companies in reaching their next stage of growth. Whether through advisory, interim executive roles, or strategic sparring, my focus remains consistent: to create clarity, drive performance, and enable sustainable success. 📩 Open to advisory opportunities, board roles, and collaborations where leadership, transformation, and strategic foresight make the difference.

Experience

  • Investor and Board Member at SOWA
    Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

    SOWA Sound is a Copenhagen-based audio technology company reimagining professional PA systems with fully wireless, high-performance speakers and accessories. SOWAs THYRA Technology eliminate traditional cabling and technical complexity, offering plug-and-play wireless sound with long range and low latency.

  • Investor and Advisor at Freqport
    Nov 2025 - Present · 8 mos

  • Managing Partner at CREBO Consult
    Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

    CREBO Consult offers among others executive advisory, strategic sparring, leadership coaching and interim executive management. The focus of CREBO Consult is to aide young innovative entrepreneurs with commercial, technical and operational know-how and know-why to reach their goals faster and to help established companies to further develop their business through innovative commercial and/or technical initatives or to help turn the business around through objective operational problem solving.

  • Managing Director at CREBO Invest
    Aug 2007 - Present · 18 yrs 11 mos

    Business Angel, investing in tech Start-Ups and established companies requiring a turn-around.

  • Consultant at Skillme AG
    Jan 2024 - Jan 2026 · 2 yrs 1 mo