Klaus Wittrup
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English Full professional proficiency
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German Limited working proficiency
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Swedish Full professional proficiency
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French Elementary proficiency
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Norwegian Professional working proficiency
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Danish Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bio
Experience
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Gasoline Grill
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Denmark
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Restaurants
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder
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Apr 2016 - Present
The most beautiful burger stand in Copenhagen. Named one of the best burgers in the world by Bloomberg Pursuits. An ambitious approach to creating the perfect burger based on seasonal and organic principles. 9 locations in The center of Copenhagen at Landgreven 10, Niels Hemmingsens Gade 20, CarlsbergByen, Værnedamsvej, Broens Gadekøkken, Hellerup, Tivoli Garden, Copenhagen Airport and Parken. Home of the Butterburger. The most beautiful burger stand in Copenhagen. Named one of the best burgers in the world by Bloomberg Pursuits. An ambitious approach to creating the perfect burger based on seasonal and organic principles. 9 locations in The center of Copenhagen at Landgreven 10, Niels Hemmingsens Gade 20, CarlsbergByen, Værnedamsvej, Broens Gadekøkken, Hellerup, Tivoli Garden, Copenhagen Airport and Parken. Home of the Butterburger.
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Madagenturet & Perceval Scandinavia
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Copenhagen Area, Denmark
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Owner
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Sep 2015 - Present
Entrepreneurship and consulting within food. Scandinavian distributor of high-end knife brand Perceval. Entrepreneurship and consulting within food. Scandinavian distributor of high-end knife brand Perceval.
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Total Produce Nordic A/S
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Copenhagen Area, Denmark
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Head of Nordic Marketing & Innovation
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Jul 2014 - Sep 2015
Member of the Nordic management group, and head of marketing and innovation in the Nordic region. The assignment was to explore the possibility of establishing and running an internal marketing department based in Copenhagen. Total Produce Nordic is part of Total Produce, which is Europe's leading fruit and vegetable company. TPN is the market leader in the Nordic region with a turnover of approximately DKK 5 billion and supplier to all retail chains and major wholesalers in the Nordic region. The company is based in Copenhagen and Helsingborg, with subsidiaries in Spain, France, the Netherlands, Poland and South Africa. Show less
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Aarstiderne A/S
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Denmark
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Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Department Manager
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Feb 2013 - Jun 2014
Aarstiderne LIVE is the department where you meet Aarstiderne, where the brand is built. We plan and execute large events, run the Customer Loyalty Club and offer cooking courses based on upcoming food trends and movements in consumer needs.Responsible for developing new concepts and bringing them to market. Managerial responsibility for approximately 15 employees. Responsible for a complete restructuring of the department and strategy, which has generated great growth.Aarstiderne A/S is one of the largest organic box scheme operators in the world. Show less
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Project Manager
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Aug 2011 - Feb 2013
Started building the new LIVE concept from scratch.
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Irma
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Denmark
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Retail Groceries
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300 - 400 Employee
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Planner
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Jul 2010 - Aug 2011
Sole development, conceptualization and categorization of "Irmas Nordic Taste" (Irmas Nordiske Smag) with direct reference to the CEO and management. Planner for the category “Dried goods” Responsible for executing and negotiating campaigns in coorporation with international food suppliers, as well as developing new products under private label. Irma is Denmark's premier high-end supermarket chain. Sole development, conceptualization and categorization of "Irmas Nordic Taste" (Irmas Nordiske Smag) with direct reference to the CEO and management. Planner for the category “Dried goods” Responsible for executing and negotiating campaigns in coorporation with international food suppliers, as well as developing new products under private label. Irma is Denmark's premier high-end supermarket chain.
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Founder
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Apr 2009 - Aug 2011
Consultancy within foodproduction, concepts, new product development, organic foods, turn around, project management. Projects: L'Esprit du Vin Scandinavia Claus Meyer Landbrug & Fødevarer Image Work Consultancy within foodproduction, concepts, new product development, organic foods, turn around, project management. Projects: L'Esprit du Vin Scandinavia Claus Meyer Landbrug & Fødevarer Image Work
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Meyers
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Denmark
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Food and Beverage Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Business Development Consultant
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Nov 2007 - Apr 2009
Right hand to Claus Meyer, and responsible for new product- and concept development projects. Part of the consultancy team in Meyer Consulting. Meyer Consulting specializes in advising external organizations within the food industry in the areas of branding, concepts, trends and new product development. I have been directly involved in; Arla Unika, Meyers Bakery, Nordhavn Vinegar, Meyers Picnic, Meyers Pork Sandwich, and others. Meyers ApS is the operating company behind the gastronomical entrepreneur Claus Meyer. Show less
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Købmanden på Bryggen
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Islands Brygge
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Owner/Founder
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2008 - 2008
Organic Micro Supermarket. Winner AOK Byens Bedste 2008 "Økologi" (AOK Best in Town Copenhagen - Organic) Organic Micro Supermarket. Winner AOK Byens Bedste 2008 "Økologi" (AOK Best in Town Copenhagen - Organic)
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Aarstiderne A/S
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Denmark
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Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Buyer - Product Developer
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Feb 2006 - Nov 2007
Worked with procurement and sourcing, where I have negotiated prices, made annual plans with international suppliers and given weekly forecasts on various product categories. Responsible for the conceptualization, start-up and execution of the first edition of the Meal boxes, this is the most successful innovation in Aarstiderne today. Executed a turn-around in the category. Worked with procurement and sourcing, where I have negotiated prices, made annual plans with international suppliers and given weekly forecasts on various product categories. Responsible for the conceptualization, start-up and execution of the first edition of the Meal boxes, this is the most successful innovation in Aarstiderne today. Executed a turn-around in the category.
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Co Founder
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Dec 2003 - Nov 2005
A distribution company within the clothing industry. Scandinavian agent and distributor for Flexfit caps, Alstyle Apparel and TSG. Sold the company in 2005 A distribution company within the clothing industry. Scandinavian agent and distributor for Flexfit caps, Alstyle Apparel and TSG. Sold the company in 2005
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Education
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Aalborg University
MSc, Marketing (Cand. merc) -
Aarhus University
MSc, Marketing (Cand. merc)