Mathew Jon Rushton

Executive Advisory & Transformation, People & Organisation

Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

About

Senior People & Organisation leader with deep experience shaping operating models, leadership and performance systems, and organisational capability across global professional services, industrial, financial, academic, and public‑sector organisations. Proven track record advising Group Executive Management and senior leadership teams on strategy execution, workforce architecture, leadership and culture systems, and talent and succession risk as levers for execution power, profitable growth, organisational resilience, and AI‑enabled transformation. Brings particular expertise in People & Organisation strategy, leadership development, talent and succession systems, organisational development and change, and enterprise‑wide capability building. Brings extensive cross‑border experience across Europe, the Americas, Asia‑Pacific, and Africa, dual British–Danish citizenship, and professional‑level Danish. Known for aligning organisations with strategic priorities, enabling long‑term value creation, and orchestrating complex organisational change with clarity, precision, and influence. Former professional musician and conductor, bringing creative precision and a distinctive approach to leadership and organisational performance.

Experience

  • Executive Advisory & Transformation, People & Organisation at Mathew Jon Rushton
    2018 - Present · 8 yrs 6 mos

  • Executive Leadership and Organisation Development Consultant, People and Organisation at Ramboll
    Oct 2023 - May 2026 · 2 yrs 8 mos

  • Program Director, Executive Education at DTU - Technical University of Denmark
    2020 - Sep 2023 · 3 yrs 9 mos

  • Management Consultant, People & Organisation at Danske Bank
    2018 - 2018 · Less than a year

  • FLSmidth A/S (7 yrs)
    • Vice President, People & Organisation
      2013 - Dec 2017 · 5 yrs

    • Senior Manager, People & Organisation
      Jan 2011 - 2013 · 2 yrs 1 mo