Kenneth M. Overgaard-Nielsen

CEO - Computop

Greater Nuremberg Metropolitan Area

About

I hold a proven track record in driving transformational projects, leading multinational teams, and excelling in strategic development and execution. I thrive on challenges, leveraging my analytical and strategic mindset to turn obstacles into opportunities. My leadership style is rooted in collaboration, empowering teams to exceed expectations and drive tangible, sustainable results. Having navigated diverse and international landscapes, I bring an international perspective to every endeavour, understanding the nuances of different markets and cultures. Key Competencies: - Transformational Projects: Spearheading end-to-end transformations - Leadership of Multinational Teams: Guiding diverse teams to achieve shared goals with a focus on collaboration and delivery. - PMO Expertise: Establishing and optimizing PMOs for efficient delivery. - Strategy Development and Execution: Crafting and implementing strategies that align with organizational objectives. - M&A and PMI: Navigating the complexities of M&A, ensuring seamless integration, and maximizing synergies. - Stakeholder Management: Building and developing strong relationships with key stakeholders for sustained success. Corporate Governance: Ensuring adherence to the highest standards of corporate governance, fostering transparency and accountability.

Experience

  • Computop - the payment people (3 yrs 2 mos)
    • Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Managing Director
      Mar 2026 - Present · 5 mos

    • Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), & Managing Director (Geschäftsführer)
      Nov 2025 - Apr 2026 · 6 mos

      Responsible for all commercial activities from Marketing, Sales, Service & Delivery including overall eCom responsibility for DACH region

    • Chief Operating Officer (COO) & Managing Director (Geschäftsführer)
      Sep 2024 - Nov 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos

      • Managed a team of 25FTEs in Customer Operations, ensuring smooth operations and customer satisfaction. • Corporate Systems responsibility (BI, SAP, Zendesk) 10 FTEs • Led the GTM strategy for the Mid-market proposition in DACH region, driving revenue growth and market expansion (5 direct FTEs) • Integration process towards the Group, ensuring seamless transition and alignment with company goals. • Project and delivery focus via Project Management setup (4FTEs) • Marketing & PR (7 FTEs)

  • Nexi Group (4 yrs 10 mos)
    • Senior Vice President, Head of Group eCommerce Delivery & Integration, Nexi Group
      Jun 2022 - Apr 2026 · 3 yrs 11 mos

      Responsibilities: - Execution of strategic and transformational value creation initiatives and projects (i.e. TOM implementation, Platform consolidation) - Strategic financial planning - M&A (DD, PMI). Advisory board for Computop and Integration responsible - Responsible +15 employees

    • Vice President, Head of Integration & Transformation, Nexi/Nets, reporting to Group CEO
      Jul 2021 - Jun 2022 · 1 yr

      Responsibilities: - PMO of the Transformation and PMI resp for merging Nets into Nexi Group - Strategic project(s); i.e. Turnaround of European Customer Operations. Significantly improved key metrics; NPS from -24 to +17 within 5 months - Responsible for internal and external teams

  • Nets Group ()
    • Vice President, Head of Transformation | Group Technology, reporting to CIO
      Feb 2020 - Jul 2021 · 1 yr 6 mos

      Responsibilities: - Execution of Infrastructure Transformation - Strategic portfolio management; carve-out to MPS, Tech projects etc.) - M&A processes (DD, PMI) - Advisor to Group CIO - Responsible for +25 FTEs (8 directs) - +10mEUR investment budget

    • Management Associate | Group IT Operations, reporting to SVP
      May 2019 - Feb 2020 · 10 mos

      Tasks & responsibilities - Strategic Projects (re-org., IT integration, Operating model) - Strategy development (Digital Workplace) - Management Support (Boards material and presentation, Exec. Management support, Budgets/Forecast) - Stakeholder management (internal/external)

  • Executive Management Assistant to CEO at Geveko Markings
    2018 - 2019 · 1 yr

    Tasks & responsibilities: - M&A activities (Part of the acquisition of a Australian based company, dialogue with Turkish, Brazilian and Saudi Arabic sellers - Integration(PMI) plan (Australian based company) - Strategy development and execution - Management Support (Board material and presentation, Mgmt meetings etc.) - Stakeholder management (Internal/External)

  • KMD (2 yrs 1 mo)
    • Executive Assistant to CFO
      2017 - 2018 · 1 yr

      Tasks & responsibilities: - Strategy Execution and follow-up - Strategic Projects (Efficiency program, Investor materials, Re-financing etc.) - Management Support CFO, Owners (Advent Int., Exec. Finance team etc.)

    • Business Development Consultant, Group Strategy and M&A
      2017 - 2017 · Less than a year

      - Strategy development and yearly update (HR, 1 SBU, Security etc.) - Follow-up on strategic initiatives - PMI responsible (integration of acquired companies, concept development and documentation) - Sales Operations & Management reporting (weekly sales reporting, presentation for Group Mgmt.) - Market & Competitive analysis (Deepdives, overviews and market intel.) - Go-to-Market process & Development of Sales Organization (Kick-off, training, Incentives etc.)

    • Business Development Analyst, Group Strategy and M&A
      2016 - 2017 · 1 yr

      Tasks & reponsibilities: - Sales Operations & Management reporting - Market & Competitive analysis - Go-to-Market process - Commercial Analysis - Development of Sales Organization (Kick-off, training, motivation factors etc.) - Development and documentation of PMI (post-merger integration) concept