Interview with Morten Bødskov, Minister for Industry, Business and Financial Affairs, Denmark
"Danish investments in the US have achieved a new record this year, mirroring the upward trend in US investments in Denmark. "
28 November, 2023
Interview with Christina Egelund, Minister for Higher Education and Science, Denmark
“Denmark is actively engaged in various cutting-edge fields, including life science, pharmaceuticals, artificial intelligence and the green energy transition.”
28 November, 2023
Interview with Lars Aagaard, Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities
"Denmark and its companies are globally recognized as leaders in the wind industry, with prominence not only in wind turbine and technology production but also in construction and efficient financing, exemplified by companies like Orsted."
28 November, 2023
Interview with Darine Ghanem, General Manager, Roche Denmark and Iceland
“We have been in Denmark for over 50 years and today are present with four divisions across the entire healthcare value chain: Diabetes Care, Diagnostics, Pharmaceuticals and the global Pharmaceutical Development Group (R&D).”
28 November, 2023
Interview with Martin Haugaard, Benny Andersen and Stephen Schueler, of the European Maritime Finance A/S (EMF)
“Most big ship owners do deals together, trading vessels, and pooling them. We are more diversified in our investment strategy, and we benefit from having a big client base in Scandinavia and Switzerland; that gives us a competitive edge in terms of being able to raise smaller and/or more equity from a wide spectrum of investors." - Martin Haugaard
28 November, 2023
Interview with Thomas Egebo, CEO, Energinet
“Denmark is a compelling showcase for the transformation of the green economy, positioned at the forefront of innovation. Our collaborative and open approach makes Denmark an ideal partner for businesses looking to engage in the green transition.”
28 November, 2023
Interview with Cecilie Brøkner, CEO, Innovation Fund Denmark
“Though we can only plan one year at a time, our investments must build on past knowledge. While innovation requires openness to new ideas, strategic foresight benefits from learning lessons from past experiences.”
28 November, 2023
Interview with Stephen Schueler, President, The American Club Denmark
“We want to continue building a strong foundation between Denmark and the US and ensure that we are still here in 100 years, we believe that our focus on four key areas and building relationships will build a stronger future.”
28 November, 2023
Interview with Charles van der Steene, President for North America, A.P. Moller – Maersk
“Maersk is committed to being a first-mover in our industry when it comes to climate action. We aim for 25% of all ocean cargo being transported using green fuels by 2030, and we have an ambition to be net zero across our business by 2040."
28 November, 2023
Interview with Andreas Rasche, Associate Dean, MBA Program, Copenhagen Business School
“Unlike other countries, Denmark strongly emphasizes genuine collaboration between unions and companies. Having experienced different cultures, including my German background, I noticed the authenticity and sincerity in how various actor groups collaborate here.”
28 November, 2023
Interview with Nikolaj Malchow-Møller, President, Copenhagen Business School
“To support our diverse international student community, we have diligently fostered numerous exchange agreements with universities worldwide, boasting partnerships with 41 US schools. This collaborative approach significantly contributes to CBS's global recognition and enriches our research and education offerings.”
28 November, 2023
Interview with Henrik C. Wegener, Rector, University of Copenhagen (UCPH)
“There is huge potential for US students coming to us both part-time and full-time. The quality of education is extremely high, and also the international experience is manageable in the positive sense of the word. Copenhagen is one of the most livable cities in the world.”
28 November, 2023
Interview with Jakob Riis, President and CEO, Falck
“We are particularly thrilled about our expanding presence in the US, introducing services to treat a broader spectrum of patients in the comfort of their homes, thereby reducing the need for emergency room visits. Recognizing this as a significant requirement in the US healthcare landscape, we eagerly anticipate the launch of this service.”
28 November, 2023
Interview with Vanessa Vega Saenz, Director, Invest in Denmark
“If you look at international rankings, Denmark is often highlighted as one of the best and easiest countries to do business in. Recently, we were ranked first in the International Institute for Management Development’s World Competitiveness Ranking.”
28 November, 2023
Interview with Rasmus Hother le Fevre, CEO, Ferrosan Medical Devices
"Many MedTech and pharma companies in Denmark enjoy the benefits of a well-educated labor force. We have a stable political environment and access to large amounts of renewable energy."
28 November, 2023
Interview with Søren Stensdal, CEO, Stensdal
"Denmark has led green energy, particularly wind energy. We aim to maintain our position at the forefront of innovation in creating energy-efficient houses for residential and commercial purposes."
28 November, 2023
Interview with Adrian Blair, CEO, Trustpilot
"Our growth is evident as we continue to expand and thrive, recently entering the FTSE 250, with over 50 million monthly users on our website."
28 November, 2023
Interview with Katja Moesgaard, CEO, VisitDenmark
“Denmark consistently ranks as one of the world's most sustainable countries, and this commitment extends to our tourism sector where we proudly lead as one of the most sustainable travel destinations in the world.”
28 November, 2023
Interview with Mikkel Hemmingsen, CEO, Sund & Bælt
“Our philosophy is that everything we build should last for at least 120 years, which focuses our strategy on what we call life cycle management. This means building and maintaining solid projects that will stand the test of time.”
28 November, 2023
Interview with Ulrik Nødgaard, CEO, Finance Denmark
“Denmark's financial landscape is characterized by a distinctive mortgage system that makes households affordable and a flourishing asset management industry with a significant focus on sustainability.”
28 November, 2023
Interview with Per Michael Johansen, Rector of Aalborg University (AAU)
"It is essential to involve all scientific fields to tackle global challenges, including sustainability. Whether creating a sustainable energy system or addressing health issues digitally, we bring together researchers from diverse disciplines."
28 November, 2023
Interview with Jens Peter Saul, CEO, Ramboll
"Denmark possesses competence not only in offshore wind but also in hydrogen technology, with some leading players originating from our country. "
28 November, 2023
Interview with Thomas Krogh Jensen, CEO of Copenhagen Fintech
"Denmark’s backbone is its small and medium-sized enterprises, which make up 98% of all its companies. There are a lot of companies working to support these SMEs with their digital transformation."
28 November, 2023
Interview with Steven Friberg, CEO, UXV Technologies
"UXV Technologies embodies a tech company at its core. Despite our extensive work in the defense sector, our ethos and demeanour align more with a tech company."
28 November, 2023
Interview with Roeland Baan, CEO, Topsoe
"The imperative for decarbonization is evident. What is frustrating is that people often discuss its difficulty, but the solutions are readily available. The only requirement is to prioritize and ensure the right incentives and capital."
28 November, 2023
Interview with Stephen Brugger, Executive Director, American Chamber of Commerce in Denmark
"Since 2010, the US market has grown steadily in importance for Denmark —going from its sixth-largest market in 2010 to surpassing Germany in 2019 as Denmark’s largest export market."
28 November, 2023
Interview with Katrine Winding, Director General of the Danish Business Authority
"In my view, we are looking toward a future where we will not get investments unless we are sustainable, we will not get liquidity from banks unless we are sustainable and we will not be able to hire anyone unless we are sustainable."
28 November, 2023
Interview with Peder Lundquist, CEO of the Export and Investment Fund of Denmark
"We are working very actively with our domestic market in terms of developing technologies and also trying to scale the technologies that we need to decarbonize our domestic sectors."
28 November, 2023
Interview with Peder Tuborgh, CEO, Arla Foods
"The strategic period we are currently navigating is termed Future 26. While the connection to our vision is somewhat coincidental, we firmly believe that the fate of dairy, within the global context of climate change, sustainability and broader ESG considerations, hinges on our success in guiding our farmers through their climate journey."
04 November, 2023
Interview with Jacob Aarup-Andersen, CEO, Carlsberg Group
"Innovation, collaboration, and advocacy will underpin our progress – including encouraging key suppliers to follow our lead by committing to science-based targets."
04 November, 2023
