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Christoffer Ritzau
Partner / Co-Founder
Christoffer Ritzau has a commercial background from the private sector, including Ugebrevet Mandag Morgen, and subsequently served as CEO of the jewellery industry in Denmark and later as CEO of the fashion industry (DM&T). He has worked intensively with business, strategy and organisational development, identity, communication, sales and concept development through close interaction with several hundred companies over a number of years.
Christoffer specialises in decoding companies’ purpose and executing it across the entire business. He has helped more than 100 companies find their purpose, most recently one of Denmark’s largest financial institutions, and engages with all types of ambitious companies.
In addition, he has held a number of positions of trust, including with the World Jewellery Association, DI, DA, DE, Resonans A/S and Copenhagen Exhibition Group A/S. He graduated from Roskilde University in communication, economics and psychology.
Frederik Petersen
Partner / Co-Founder
Frederik Petersen has many years of broad international management experience from the private sector. Frederik has worked for more than 20 years in the international design company d line, including more than 6 years in England and Germany, respectively. Frederik has broad international experience in management, sales, strategy, corporate transactions and organisational development. For several years, Frederik was Sales Director at d line, and in 2010 he was a key part of a management buy-out of the company, after which Frederik took up the role of CEO and co-owner of d line—an ownership he remains part of.
In addition to his work at DNA, Frederik holds a number of board positions in SME companies in Denmark and England. Frederik holds a master’s degree from Roskilde University in psychology and business economics, and also has an executive education from IMD Business School in Lausanne, Switzerland.
John Lemkow
Partner
John Lemkow has more than 25 years of international experience from some of the world’s largest players within Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG). John has lived and/or worked in Sweden, Finland, Lithuania, Latvia, France and Scotland and most recently served as Managing Director for Scandinavian Tobacco Group in Scandinavia before John became a co-owner of DNA. John is a commercial generalist, while his primary competencies lie within strategy, organisational development, ‘route to market’ and portfolio optimisation.
Over the past approximately five years, John has applied his experience to help small and medium-sized companies, primarily in Denmark, succeed in implementing their strategy—either in board roles or as a trusted adviser.
John originally earned a Cand. Merc. from CBS and has since supplemented this with a board education programme from INSEAD.
Claus Nielsen
Partner
Claus Nielsen has more than 25 years of experience in business development, strategy and leadership. Throughout his career, he has worked with a wide range of companies, with his primary focus on optimising processes and implementing effective growth strategies. Claus is recognised for his ability to identify growth potential and develop sustainable solutions that ensure long-term success. At the same time, he is known for his persistent focus on execution and results.
With extensive experience from both Nordic and international markets and companies, Claus has built a deep understanding of cultural and market differences. This insight enables him to navigate complex business environments and create value across borders. His work has often involved close collaboration with both multinational and owner-managed companies.
In addition, Claus has extensive experience with board and advisory board work. He has contributed to everything from established companies to growth companies and played a central role in setting strategic direction and creating solid frameworks for future development.
cn@danishnetworkassociation.dk
Mobile: +45 2858 8341
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