Experience

C.W. Obel A/S

• Denmark
• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Investment Officer

  • May 2018 - Present

  Main responsibilities: - Responsible for implementing new investment strategy with an increased focus on alternative investments and direct minority investments - Establish in-house investment capabilities and formalize investment approach. - Source, diligence, structure, and execute strategic and tactical investment opportunities in private and public markets C.W. Obel A/S is a Danish based investment company, 100% owned by The Obelske Family Foundation. The company has a longstanding and impressive business legacy, originally established in the northern part of Denmark in Aalborg by Christian Winther in 1787. C.W. Obel invests across all asset classes with a total balance sheet value of 10 DKKbn (1.5 USDbn). C.W. Obel strive to be an investment company driven by an entrepreneurial and collaborative mindset, always investing with the intend to realize an ambitious and long-term sustainable value creation plan. - Robust balance sheet with considerable capital available to fund new investments - Distinct investment mandate to ensure swift and pragmatic decision making - Long and sustainable track record as minority investor - Truly long-term investor with no defined exit requirements - Willingness and capability to invest in future value creation Show less



ID® IDENTITY

• Denmark
• Textile Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Nov 2019 - Present

  ID® Identity is one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of Corporate Wear. Headquartered in Holstebro, Denmark, the company exports around 60% of its products and has around 100 employees. ID® Identity designs, sells and markets T-shirts, polo shirts, sweatshirts, cardigans, fleece clothing, shirts and outdoor clothes to companies and events across Europe. ID® Identity is one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of Corporate Wear. Headquartered in Holstebro, Denmark, the company exports around 60% of its products and has around 100 employees. ID® Identity designs, sells and markets T-shirts, polo shirts, sweatshirts, cardigans, fleece clothing, shirts and outdoor clothes to companies and events across Europe.



C.W. Obel Ejendomme

• Denmark
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • May 2018 - Present



Kilsmark A/S

• Denmark
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Oct 2019 - Present

  Kilsmark A/S is a privately owned company headquartered in Borbjerg by Holstebro. The company is the parent company of the two production companies Minkpapir A/S and Palcut A/S. Kilsmark A/S is a privately owned company headquartered in Borbjerg by Holstebro. The company is the parent company of the two production companies Minkpapir A/S and Palcut A/S.



Falck

• Denmark
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vice president, Head of Business development/Strategy Office (M&A & Strategy) Falck Ambulance

  • Jan 2017 - Apr 2018

  Heading all M&A and strategy activities in business division Falck Ambulance on a global scale

• Vice President, Head of Falck Emergency Asia

  • Apr 2016 - Jan 2017

  Main responsibilities:- Full P&L responsibility of Falck Emergency activities in the Asia region- Point of reference for local management teams - Responsible for launching new business ventures and establishing strategic partnerships

• Director, Business Development (M&A and Strategy)

  • Jul 2015 - Mar 2016

  Main responsibilities:- Heading all M&A and strategy activities in the Asia region- Establish new strategic road map for further expansion in the region- Deal sourcing, screening and evaluating potential investment opportunities- Lead role throughout the entire transaction process, e.g. from sourcing, negotiations and integration- Leading due diligence process, i.e. scoping, negotiation and coordinating external advisers (commercial, legal and financial)- Preparation of investment recommendations for executive management - Drive strategic initiatives on a local and regional basis- Daily dialogue with local management to discuss relevant operational and commercial topics- Acting as interim regional CFO, overseeing all monthly reporting and KPI performance- Preparing monthly and quarterly performance reports and presenting for executive management - Sparring with local management team to improve reporting processes and enhance profitability transparency Show less

• Director, Group Business Development

  • Oct 2014 - Jun 2015

  Internal advisory services to Group Executive Management and Business Stream Boards in connection with global acquisitions and group strategy development and implementationFalck is a Nordic-based company with business activities in large parts of the world, and the company is present in 45 countries on six continents. Falck provides a wide range of services which are organised into four business areas: Emergency, Assistance, Healthcare and Safety Services.In general, Falck’s activities are aimed at prevention of accidents and deceases, providing assistance in disaster, accident or emergency situations and at helping people move on in life after having suffered decease or accident. Overall, Falck is the leading international private provider of emergency services operating more than 2,200 ambulances. Show less



Maj Invest

• Denmark
• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Investment Manager

  • Oct 2012 - Sep 2014

  Portfolio Company Business developmentDaily responsibility of four portfolio companies with an accumulated revenue of +1.000 DKKm and EBITDA ~100 DKKm. I acted as daily point of contact for the portfolio companies’ CEO and CFO regarding operational, financial and strategic projects. Furthermore I was observer on Board Meetings of 4 portfolio companies (in practical fully participation in Board work) including initiating and managing change processes. Transaction executionIn co-operation with typically 1-2 partners, I acted as a senior member of deal teams. I was an active participant from initial screening to final negotiations. Typically leading responsibility included coordination of all due diligence activities, preparation of relevant investment case assessments and business cases and negotiation of transaction related documents. Main responsibilities:- Deal sourcing, screening and evaluating potential investment opportunities- Valuations using DCF, LBO and multiples- Responsible for Company financial model framework, i.e. Valuation, Capital structuring and financial analysis (all excel based)- Preparation of presentations for investment committees and external parties- Lead role throughout the entire transaction process, e.g. from sourcing, due diligence to negotiations- Leading due diligence process, i.e. scoping, negotiation and coordinating external advisers (commercial, legal and financial)- Negotiation and continuous dialogue with debt providers and financial institutions- Facilitating management incentive programs and preparing 100 day plans post transaction- Active sparring partner to management on operational and strategic topics- Active board work – currently serving as Board observer in 3 Companies Selected credentials- Acquisition of R2 Group A/S and 2 strategic add on acquisitions- Acquisition of JKF Industri A/S- Screening and evaluation of +100 potential investment cases Show less

• Associate

  • May 2009 - Sep 2012

  Transaction executionIn co-operation with typically 1-3 senior staff members, I was an active member of the allocated deal team, typically assisting with coordinating all due diligence activities and preparation of internal financial and operational analysis. With sparring from senior deal team member I prepared relevant investment case assessments and business cases. Portfolio Company Business development- Assisting with strategic and financial projects for different portfolio Companies. Main responsibilities:- Screening and evaluating potential investment opportunities- Analyzing geographical and industry market sectors to identify potential investment opportunities- Valuations using DCF, LBO and multiples- Preparation of presentations for investment committees and external parties- Coordinating external advisers (commercial, legal and financial)- Active role throughout the entire transaction process, e.g. from sourcing, due diligence to negotiations- Strategic reviews of portfolio companiesSelected credentials- Acquisition of Pierre.dk A/S- Acquisition of Blæksprutten A/S- Divestment of Bladt Industries A/S- 2xCarveout of non-core business activities – assisting portfolio companies with preparation of sales material and strategic rationales- 360 strategic review of portfolio company – preparing company for a future exit - Screening and evaluation of +75 potential investment cases Show less



EY

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Analyst

  • Sep 2008 - Apr 2009

  Main responsibilities:- Coordinating and preparing sales material, information memorandum, teaser, pitch material and indicative valuations- Responsible for development of new valuation model for M&A department (DCF, LBO and multiples)- Participated in several M&A processes acting as both sell-side and buy-side adviser and conducted valuations of Danish and international companiesSelected Credentials:- Sale of Flexicon A/S – successfully advised exit to UK listed company- Valuation of leading Danish production company- Strategic review of global leading supplier in the wind industry- Preparation of +15 company presentations Show less

• Analyst

  • Mar 2007 - Sep 2008

  Main responsibilities:- Market research: Qualitative analysis of companies and industries- Preparing sales material, information memorandum, teaser and pitch material- Company valuation using DCF, LBO and multiplesSelected Credentials:- Acquisition of Krak A/S – successfully assisting Eniro in acquisition of Krak, valuation, negotiation and preparation of future business strategy- Valuation of leading Danish retail company



Nordea

• Finland
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Investment Manager

  • May 2006 - Feb 2007

  - Nordea Graduate Programme 2006 - Portfolio management - Small and mid size institutional customers - Equity and fixed income - trading and analysis - Asset allocation - Nordea Graduate Programme 2006 - Portfolio management - Small and mid size institutional customers - Equity and fixed income - trading and analysis - Asset allocation



Berlingske Nyhedsmagasin

• Analyst

  • 2003 - 2005

  Market/Industry/Company research Financial analysis of Danish and international companies Responsible for a yearly financial analysis of Danish Small- and MidCap companies (focused on IT-, construction- and telecommunication companies) Market/Industry/Company research Financial analysis of Danish and international companies Responsible for a yearly financial analysis of Danish Small- and MidCap companies (focused on IT-, construction- and telecommunication companies)



Royal Danish Army

• Enlisted

  • Sep 2000 - Jul 2001