Experience

VTI

• Denmark
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Adm. Direktør / CEO

  • Apr 2017 - Present

  CEO since May 2017. VTI is among the world biggest manufacturers of edge glued panels and glulam to the furniture industry, the window industry and the DIY market. Our yearly capacity is more than 2.5 million m2. We use our human and financial resources to grow in efficiency for the benefit of our customers as we gain experience of new requirements and demands. In 2018 we developed a new sustainable business area under the name NORTO, which are interior products made from residual wood from the production of glulam. The residual wood upcycles and is produced for ceiling and wall coverings as well as floor and kitchen solutions. In 2020 we established a new factory in Latvia with the aim of increasing the production capacity of DYI products. The factory will be expanded with a warehouse during 2022. We see it as our most important job to meet the requirements of our customers regarding commitment, innovation and quality in all aspects. We believe in cultivating a valuable co-operation that is based on a mutually open and trusting relationship. The key to maintaining and improving VTI’s position as a clear market leader is the mutual development of components, employees and the latest technology in a close relationship. We have a strong focus of sustainability, and use only FSC-certified and slow-growing pine from Nordic forests. Show less



NORTO

• Denmark
• Building Materials
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Adm. Direktør / CEO

  • Dec 2018 - Present

  CEO since December 2018, where NORTO was founded. NORTO is a sustainable Scandinavian design and interior company, offering a product range of upcycled wooden products for homes, offices, and businesses as well as public buildings. We offer a variety of types of ceilings and wall coverings and develop solid kitchen solutions and robust floors. Our vision is to preserve both nature and forests for future generations. Therefore, we make full use of valuable natural resources by using only waste materials. At NORTO, my focus is on developing the company within product range, production and strong customer relationships. Show less



ITW Performance Polymers

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Sales

  • Jun 2014 - Apr 2017

  Continuing the work from previous position as Director of Sales in a highly international, growth oriented Division under heavy transition. The organization now includes 3 sites in North America. Managing a multinational Sales and Technical backup organization focusing on organic sustainable growth through differentiated product offerings. More than 15 diversified brands in various end-user markets such as Offshore Energy, Marine, Transportation, Petrochemical, Wear & Abrasion, Electrical, Protective Coatings, Military, Infrastructure and General Industrial. Primary technologies include Cement, Epoxy, MMA, Polyurethane, Silicone and Vinyl Ester. Sales Channels include all ranges from Distribution to OEM/Direct, Private Label and Specifications. Responsibility includes project management and installation On & Offshore of products as part of our Turn Key solutions. Primary Competences: Change Management, Analytical & Strategically Thinking, Results Driven, Developing Others, Communication, Flexibility, Problem Solving, Simplification Results: Increased Sales with 11,2% YoY for Europe, Increased Sales 6.7% for NA, Saving 17% in Overhead Costs, Above 30% Return on Sales Show less



ITW

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Sales and Marketing

  • Jan 2013 - May 2014

  Merging 5 individual European companies into one organization. Understand multiple very diverse End-user markets, Developing global strategies and continuous unlocking of synergies to ensure organic growth. Temporary President of French entity to ensure results and people retaining prior and during a Divestiture. Leading the organization through difficult times with constant changes in Roles and Organization. The work continues under ITW Engineered Polymers, now with an increased scope. Primary Competences: Divestiture, Strategy, Decisiveness, Personal Credibility, Motivational Support, Change Management, Cultural Behavior Results: 10,3% YoY Growth, Successful Divestiture of French entity, Effectively changed Organization, Retained talent and high potentials during difficult times Show less



ITW Densit

• CEO/General Manager, Board Member

  • Oct 2011 - Jan 2013

  Leading and managing all aspects of a top performance organization (Company) with multiple subsidiaries in Asia and Europe having the entire P/L responsibility during strong growth.Developing differentiated products and installation techniques with a high value proposition primarily within Offshore Wind and O&G as well as general construction markets especially Wear & Abrasion as well as Flooring & Pavements. Our ability to constantly predict future trends and navigate in a fast moving business made us market leaders in our segments. In 2013 the company became part of the new established ITW Polymers Europe.Primary Competences: Full P/L Responsibility, Empowering Others, Teamwork, Forward Strategic thinking, Offshore Wind and O&G, New Product & Concept DevelopmentResults: Turned the business around from declining earnings, Grew ROS organically in excess of 250% to 81MM DKK, Increased to 92% Employee Satisfaction, Increased to 95% market share within Offshore Wind. Show less

• Business Unit Manager

  • Nov 2007 - Sep 2011

  Overall Sales and Technical responsibility of our Flooring & Pavements as well as our Wear & Abrasion Segments, included running a German based subsidiary with 7 Employees.In a highly competitive market and 90% of the business on export markets, we constantly needed to find new solutions and areas of application including geographical expansion in every corner of the world. Working close with OEM's and Distributors on the specification side ensured us winning several very large projects while at the same time growing the base business as well.Primary Competences: Fostering Team Work, Motivation, Developing Others, Conceptual & Analytical Thinking, Driving Specification Business.Results: Increased Revenue by 7,5% CAGR, Delivered an average of 4% in cost reductions through product optimizations, Developing Clear, Concise and effective strategies, increased sustainable customer base. Show less



Densit A/S

• Sales Manager

  • Sep 2006 - Oct 2007

  Sales Responsible for Scandinavia and later Southern Europe primarily with our Flooring & Pavement solutions. Changing the concept from being a basic product supplier to a true solution provider.

• Technical Advisor

  • Apr 2005 - Sep 2006

  Responsible for all projects in Spain, France and Italy - while being stationed locally in Italy. Teaching Applicators and Distributors in not only the use but also the composition and technology of UHPC's. Supervising and having "final call" on large construction projects.

• Supervisor

  • Jan 2003 - Mar 2005

  Technical on- & offsite assistance on not only the use of our products but the whole concept - including asphalt recipes and how to dimension all the different substrates when taking various loads and frequency into the equation when constructing a pavement.



A-Consult A/S

• Skive, Denmark

• Project Manager

  • Jul 1999 - Dec 2002

  Project management of various building sites in primarily DK and UK. Managing up to over 20 installers on multiple sites. Created a program to calculate cost prices for Sales to quickly asses and determine a Sales Price. The program was followed up by comparing actual costs and constantly identified areas of improvement. The program is - with modernizations - still used today. Project management of various building sites in primarily DK and UK. Managing up to over 20 installers on multiple sites. Created a program to calculate cost prices for Sales to quickly asses and determine a Sales Price. The program was followed up by comparing actual costs and constantly identified areas of improvement. The program is - with modernizations - still used today.