Jens Bechmann

Business Continuity Leader

Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

About

Risk Management, Physical Security and Business Continuity Management leader. Director of national and international operations, sales management, business development, strategy, process improvement, cost control, change management, increase employee morale leading by example. A focused, solution-centric senior manager with fifteen years of diversified public and private industry management experience in the United States, Europe and Mexico including business development, sales, operations, training, business and sales process management and optimization using Six Sigma & LEAN. Full P&L and daily operational management incuding all HR functions for +200 employees in a TSA approved 24/7/365 security and service organization. Directed a division with annual sales of +$60 million with customers in multiple countries and multi-site representation. Responsibilities included HR, marketing, sales, daily operations and coaching of sales staff, front and back office staff. Internal trouble shooter for Sales and Operations. Building strong client relationships that fosters cooperation and growth. Excellent team leader with a strong track record of setting the stage for aggressive and significant growth; a self-initiating manager whose abilities include demonstrated success in motivating groups to meet or exceed objectives, excellent written and communication skills, and a gift for diplomacy and mentoring people to help them realize their full potential.

Experience

  • Nordea (Full-time · 4 yrs 6 mos)
    • Chief Business Risk Manager, Business Area Lead
      Dec 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

      Responsible for Business Continuity Management for selected business areas in Nordea.

    • Sr. Business Continuity Manager - Business Area Lead
      Jan 2022 - Nov 2022 · 11 mos

  • Board Member at Danish-American Business Council - Los Angeles
    Nov 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 8 mos

  • Founder & CEO at Bechmann Group LLC
    Aug 2019 - Dec 2021 · 2 yrs 5 mos

    Risk Management & Physical Security.

  • Outreach Director at LA Cyber Lab
    May 2019 - Aug 2019 · 4 mos

    Responsible for outreach and partnerships with the LA Cyber Labs constituents as well as events. LA Cyber Lab is dedicated to sharing the latest cybersecurity threat data, alerts, and intelligence gathered by the City of Los Angeles and its partners. A Board of Advisors, led by Mayor Eric Garcetti and consisting of leadership from over 28 top Los Angeles businesses and government officials, develops policy and practices to help guide the LA Cyber Lab’s mission. Membership is open to all businesses and LA residents at no cost. 3 Main focus areas: 1) Protection and Alerts 2) Mutual Information Exchange 3) Cyber Lab Innovation Incubator For detailed information, please visit www.lacyberlab.org/

  • Business Development & Operations Excellence Consultant at SmartCSM
    Jan 2018 - May 2019 · 1 yr 5 mos

    • The software delivers an interactive digital plan room for building owners and facility managers that improves access to data, eliminates redundancy, increases accountability and reduces labor cost. The visual database shared across the team helps your teams work smarter and more efficiently thus saving time and money. • External B-2-B business development and internal operations.