THE BOOKLET 2021
A NEW REALITY
YEAR ANNIVERSARY
LEADERS OF TODAY CONNECTING WITH LEADERS OF TOMORROW
WELCOME TO AARHUS SYMPOSIUM TABLE OF CONTENTS
Dear participant at Aarhus Symposium 2021, We are incredibly excited to welcome you to Aarhus Symposium’s 10-year anniversary. This year’s theme, ‘A New Reality’, seeks to bridge the gap between the present and future by exploring how leaders of today brace for tomorrow. It is our hope that you will leave Aarhus Symposium 2021 with a better understanding of how organisations and societies can turn challenges into opportunities by adapting to new circumstances. For this to happen, we encourage you to share your views on what the future will bring and, in turn, let yourself be inspired by the views of your fellow participants and the speakers of Aarhus Symposium 2021. The planning of Aarhus Symposium 2021 has been well underway. Since December 2019, two different organising committees have worked hard to make our 10-year anniversary an extraordinary experience. So, whether you are a student, partner, or speaker, we hope you will keep in mind the many volunteer students who have made this meeting between leaders of today and tomorrow possible. We wish you a pleasant and inspiring experience at Aarhus Symposium 2021. On behalf of the Organising Committee, EMMA DENGSØE
SEBASTIAN GRUBE ØSTERGAARD
SUNE VIBERG
The Steering Committee of Aarhus Symposium 2021
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THE CONCEPTS OF AARHUS SYMPOSIUM
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THIS YEAR’S THEME A NEW REALITY
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THE MODERATORS
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THE PROGRAMME & SESSION OVERVIEW
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THE TRACKS OF AARHUS SYMPOSIUM
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PRESENTING THE SPEAKERS
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JOE KAESER
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MARGRETHE VESTAGER
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KIM FOURNAIS
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MAGNUS TYREMAN
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HELLE ØSTERGAARD KRISTIANSEN
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MADS NIPPER
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PER BANK
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BRITTA KORRE STENHOLT
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ANDERS KRAB-JOHANSEN
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GEETA SCHMIDT
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SEBASTIAN VESTERGAARD
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MADS CHRISTIANSEN & MATHIAS BOE
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THE PARTNERS OF AARHUS SYMPOSIUM
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THE ORGANISING COMMITTEE
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BECOME AN ORGANISER
THE CONCEPTS OF AARHUS SYMPOSIUM AARHUS SYMPOSIUM Aarhus Symposium is an event of extraordinary class with the aim of connecting students, the leaders of tomorrow, with today’s leaders and key decision-makers. To accomplish this, an annual symposium is held in the inspiring surroundings of Aarhus University. Here, speakers are invited to share their insights and experiences regarding a theme of relevance to leaders of both today and tomorrow. The participating students and speakers engage in dialogues and discussions, achieving the main purpose of the organisation: to connect leaders of today with leaders of tomorrow.
AARHUS SYMPOSIUM FOCUS
FOCUS
Aarhus Symposium Focus zooms in on a national perspective on the overall theme of Aarhus Symposium. At Aarhus Symposium Focus, leaders of today and leaders of tomorrow engage in discussion about a topic reflecting some of Denmark’s most important challenges. Aarhus Symposium Focus takes place on Monday in the week of Aarhus Symposium. Speakers at Aarhus Symposium Focus allow students to gain key insights on a theme of national interest, offering the most curious students an opportunity to delve deeper into the theme of Aarhus Symposium.
AARHUS SYMPOSIUM CHALLENGE Aarhus Symposium Challenge is an essay competition with the purpose of ensuring that the seats for Aarhus Symposium and Aarhus Symposium Focus are given to the most ambitious students. Since 2017, all participants at Aarhus Symposium and Aarhus Symposium Focus have contributed with their thoughts by submitting an essay. The students who submit the most innovative and extraordinary essays are invited to Leaders’ Forum. Here, they have the unique opportunity to engage in a dialogue with the leader whose challenge they have addressed.
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A NEW REALITY THE THEME OF AARHUS SYMPOSIUM 2021
A tree sheds its leaves every year for it to grow new ones the next. The core of the tree remains unchanged, yet parts of it are now different. Similarly, through periods of change, an organisation must preserve its core competencies while adapting to new situations. It is key for leaders to empower people to take on responsibility in such times; their capabilities must take the organisation to new heights. Even though change can be challenging, it enables the organisation to grow anew.
equal, inclusive, and sustainable direction. To flourish, society must embrace the solutions that organisations create.
The intangible internet forces all actors within the global economy to adapt to a new digital ecosystem. With the rise of global competition, leaders have had to adapt to the needs of customers and employees to create an efficient organisation. By integrating resilience and agility, organisations can create new ways of doing business.
In business as in nature, strong networks serve as an invaluable foundation for growth when actors are able to cooperate for mutual benefit. The circumstances of these connections are, however, undergoing great change. Unexpected shocks to global value chains have revealed the fragility of a global economy. In these challenging times, leaders will have to navigate a new environment to ensure the benefits of trade and international collaboration.
As we gain more knowledge of the impact of our actions, the expectations placed upon organisations expand, and they are faced with a choice. They can reside to business as usual or enable a more positive influence by pursuing new directions. Organisations are in a unique position to move our society in a more
In nature, trees adapt both their physical shape and internal functions to fit their environment. But through innovation, proactive organisations not only adapt to but also create new habitats in which to thrive. Leaders must then consider how they best seize the opportunities presented to them in these new, lucrative environments.
At Aarhus Symposium 2021, we will bridge the gap between the present and future by exploring how leaders of today brace for tomorrow. We look forward to welcoming you to our 10-year anniversary on November 5, 2021.
THE TRACKS OF AARHUS SYMPOSIUM 2021
OPPORTUNITIES OF TOMORROW 4 AARHUS SYMPOSIUM
BUSINESSES OF TOMORROW
RESPONSIBILITIES OF TOMORROW
ECONOMIES OF TOMORROW
THE MODERATORS JACOB NYBROE POULSEN EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, JYLLANDS-POSTEN (2016 - TODAY)
FORMER OCCUPATIONS Chief of News and Sous-chef, TV2 News (2016) Partner, Nybroe & Brøcker Kommunikation (2015) Chief of News, TV2 (2010 - 2014) Editor-in-Chief, TV2 (2000 - 2010)
VIBEKE DAELL BJERRUM NEWS ANCHOR AND JOURNALIST, TV2 NEWS (2014 - TODAY)
FORMER OCCUPATIONS Journalist, TV2 Business (2011 - 2013) Journalist, Berlingske Nyhedsmagasin (2010 - 2011) Journalist, Berlingske Business (2008 - 2010)
NINA MUNCH-PERRIN NEWS ANCHOR, DANMARKS RADIO (2018 - TODAY)
FORMER OCCUPATIONS Director of Communications, Finans Danmark (2015 - 2018) Chief Business Correspondent, Danmarks Radio (2012 - 2015) Financial Reporter, Børsen (2012 - 2012) Financial News Anchor, TV2 News (2006 - 2011)
JAKOB ILLEBORG INTERNATIONAL CORRESPONDENT, BERLINGSKE MEDIA (2020 - TODAY)
FORMER OCCUPATIONS TV Presenter of “Afslører”, Discovery Inc (2020) London Correspondent, Dagbladet Information (2019 - 2020) TV Presenter, Danmarks Radio (2014 - 2018) Anchor of “DR2 Dagen” and “Kontant”, Danmarks Radio (2012 - 2018)
ULRIK HAAGERUP CEO & FOUNDER, CONSTRUCTIVE INSTITUTE (2017 - TODAY)
FORMER OCCUPATIONS Head of News, Danmarks Radio (2007 - 2017) Editor-in-Chief, NORDJYSKE Medier (2002 - 2007) Editor-in-Chief, Jyllands-Posten (1994 - 2002)
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PROGRAMME 11:00 ARRIVAL UPPER S-BUILDING
SESSION 1
SESSION 2
MADS CHRISTIANSEN & MATHIAS BOE
HELLE ØSTERGAARD KRISTIANSEN
CO-FOUNDERS, AKTIEUNIVERSET
CEO, DANSKE COMMODITIES
M2 AUDITORIUM
M2 AUDITORIUM
12:30 - 13:30
14:00 - 15:00
12:00
WELCOME TO AARHUS SYMPOSIUM 2021 LOWER S AUDITORIUM
SESSION 1
12:30 13:30
BREAK WITH ARLA M-BUILDING, UPPER S-BUILDING & THIRD FLOOR S-BUILDING
SESSION 2
14:00 15:00
BREAK WITH DANSKE COMMODITIES M-BUILDING, UPPER S-BUILDING & THIRD FLOOR S-BUILDING
SESSION 3
SEBASTIAN VESTERGAARD
JOE KAESER
FORMER CEO, JOE & THE JUICE
CHAIRMAN OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, SIEMENS ENERGY
M3 AUDITORIUM
LOWER S AUDITORIUM
15:30 16:30
BREAK WITH JYSKE BANK M-BUILDING, UPPER S-BUILDING & THIRD FLOOR S-BUILDING
SESSION 4
17:00
MARGRETHE VESTAGER
JOE KAESER
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, EUROPEAN COMMISSION
CHAIRMAN OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, SIEMENS ENERGY
LOWER S AUDITORIUM
LOWER S AUDITORIUM
MARGRETHE VESTAGER
BRITTA KORRE STENHOLT
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, EUROPEAN COMMISSION
CEO, STARK DENMARK
LOWER S AUDITORIUM
M3 AUDITORIUM
18:00 THE AARHUS SYMPOSIUM AWARD LOWER S AUDITORIUM A BITE TO EAT & NETWORKING M-BUILDING, S-BUILDING & THIRD FLOOR S-BUILDING 6 AARHUS SYMPOSIUM
18:30
SESSION 3 15:30 - 16:30
SESSION 4
THE TRACKS
17:00 - 18:00
OPPORTUNITIES OF TOMORROW
MAGNUS TYREMAN
KIM FOURNAIS
MANAGING PARTNER IN EUROPE, MCKINSEY & COMPANY
CEO & FOUNDER, SAXO BANK
LOWER S AUDITORIUM
LOWER S AUDITORIUM
MAGNUS TYREMAN
PER BANK
MANAGING PARTNER IN EUROPE, MCKINSEY & COMPANY
CEO, SALLING GROUP
LOWER S AUDITORIUM
M3 AUDITORIUM
ANDERS KRAB-JOHANSEN
MADS NIPPER
CEO & PUBLISHER, BERLINGSKE MEDIA
GROUP CEO, ØRSTED
M2 AUDITORIUM
M2 AUDITORIUM
GEETA SCHMIDT
KIM FOURNAIS
CO-FOUNDER & VICE PRESIDENT, HUMIO AT CROWDSTRIKE
CEO & FOUNDER, SAXO BANK
M3 AUDITORIUM
LOWER S AUDITORIUM
Life is defined by adaptation. At all times, a successful organisation must be prepared to review its practices and change course. By utilising the opportunities of today, companies aim to prepare for the most fundamental challenges of tomorrow. Naturally, everyone wishes to play a central role in the next big leap, and if leaders dare to question the status quo, ideas can transform into future solutions.
BUSINESSES OF TOMORROW As the workforce is becoming more decentralised, online marketplaces for freelance services like Fiverr and Craigslist have seen remarkable growth. Both externally and internally, digitalisation forces change, and it rewards those that seek out new opportunities. Competitive edges might be derived from new business models or by mastering new capabilities, but they ultimately rely on proactive leadership. No stone is to be left unturned as the leaders of today build resilient businesses for tomorrow.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF TOMORROW Social inequality and environmental change have made individuals more aware of how corporations impact their surroundings. This has required leaders to consider how the perceived diverging objectives of shareholders and society are placing them in a position of increased accountability. In choosing between several pressing concerns, it is vital to balance success within the organisation with responsibility towards society.
ECONOMIES OF TOMORROW As prosperity increases across the world, patterns of demand will shift. Additionally, protectionist policies and supply shocks risk jeopardising the existing value chains that multinational corporations rely upon. Increased trade has long been a facilitator of growth and prosperity for all economies. However, while corporations are expanding their connections globally, some governments are decreasing theirs. Thus, leaders are required to find viable ways of securing future advancement while facing rising barriers to trade. AARHUS SYMPOSIUM 7
JOE KAESER CHAIRMAN OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, SIEMENS ENERGY SOCIO-ECOLOGICAL MARKET ECONOMY – A MODEL OF THE FUTURE
TRACKS
RESPONSIBILITIES OF TOMORROW
BUSINESSES OF TOMORROW
1975 - 1980
2001 - 2004
2004 - 2006
2006 - 2013
2013 - 2021
2021 - TODAY
MSC BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, FACHHOCHSCHULE REGENSBURG
MEMBER OF THE GROUP EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT OF THE INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION MOBILE GROUP, SIEMENS
CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER, SIEMENS
CFO, SIEMENS
PRESIDENT & CEO, SIEMENS
CHAIRMAN OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, SIEMENS ENERGY
DID YOU KNOW? JOE KAESER…
SIEMENS ENERGY…
Has dedicated his entire professional career to a single company as he has been with Siemens since 1980
Is one of Siemens’ three independent companies that was separately listed from Siemens AG in September 2020
Is passionate about innovation, inclusive capitalism, and transformation of business and society
Is one of the world leaders in energy and generates more than 16% of global electricity through its technology
Was awarded the Prize for Understanding and Tolerance in 2019 for his efforts to encourage tolerance, respect, and diversity at Siemens
Is present in more than 90 countries, with more than 92,000 employees worldwide
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MARGRETHE VESTAGER EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, EUROPEAN COMMISSION A EUROPE FIT FOR THE DIGITAL AGE
TRACKS
RESPONSIBILITIES OF TOMORROW
ECONOMIES OF TOMORROW
1988 - 1993
2007 - 2011
2011 - 2014
2011 - 2014
2014 - TODAY
2019 - TODAY
MSC IN ECONOMICS, UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGEN
POLITICAL LEADER OF THE DANISH SOCIAL LIBERAL PARTY AND CHAIRMAN OF THE PARLIAMENTARY GROUP
POLITICAL LEADER OF THE DANISH SOCIAL LIBERAL PARTY
MINISTER FOR ECONOMIC AFFAIRS AND THE INTERIOR
EUROPEAN COMMISSIONER FOR COMPETITION
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT FOR A EUROPE FIT FOR THE DIGITAL AGE AND COMPETITION, EUROPEAN COMMISSION
DID YOU KNOW? MARGRETHE VESTAGER…
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION FOR COMPETITION…
Has been a part of shaping the political landscape in Denmark as leader of the Danish Social Liberal Party
Aims to enhance consumer welfare for more than 500 million EU citizens by protecting competition
Is a part of securing a fairer European economy by enforcing competition laws and has thereby helped safeguard the competition rights of consumers
Is highly influential, as it has sentenced several corporations to pay back multibillion-dollar sums in taxes and interest
Was in 2017 named as one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time Magazine and was also on Forbes’ list of “The World’s Top 50 Women in Tech” in 2018
Is one of 27 commissions in the EU, while “A Europe fit for the digital age” is one of the commission’s priorities aiming to strengthen digital sovereignty within the Union
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KIM FOURNAIS CEO & FOUNDER, SAXO BANK FULFILLING FINANCIAL ASPIRATIONS AND MAKING AN IMPACT
TRACKS
OPPORTUNITIES OF TOMORROW
ECONOMIES OF TOMORROW
1992 - TODAY CEO & FOUNDER, SAXO BANK
DID YOU KNOW? KIM FOURNAIS...
SAXO BANK...
Has steered Saxo Bank from an early online trading pioneer to a leading facilitator of global capital market access, servicing private and institutional clients in more than 170 countries
Gives access to more than 45,000 instruments across markets and employs 2,600 employees in more than 15 countries
Has bought the Danish island, Vejrø, and invested in the reconstruction of the infrastructure with a vision of making the island a self-sufficient eco-system
Takes its name from Saxo Grammaticus, a thirteenth-century Danish theologian and historian who authored the first complete history of Denmark
Holds a quarter of the shares in Saxo Bank and has from the outset focused on leveraging technology to allow Saxo Bank to differentiate itself, leading Saxo Bank to become a fintech before the term was even coined
Has enabled people to fulfill their financial aspirations and make an impact since the launch of the first trading platform in 1998
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MAGNUS TYREMAN MANAGING PARTNER IN EUROPE, MCKINSEY & COMPANY INNOVATION IN EUROPE: CHANGING THE GAME TO REGAIN A COMPETITIVE EDGE
TRACKS
OPPORTUNITIES OF TOMORROW
BUSINESSES OF TOMORROW
1983 - 1987
2003 - 2010
2010 - 2014
2019 - 2020
2021 - TODAY
MSC IN ECONOMICS, STOCKHOLM SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS
LEADER OF THE PHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICAL PRODUCTS PRACTICE, MCKINSEY & COMPANY
MANAGING PARTNER IN SCANDINAVIA, MCKINSEY & COMPANY
LEADER OF RISK, AUDIT, AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE, MCKINSEY & COMPANY
MANAGING PARTNER IN EUROPE, MCKINSEY & COMPANY
DID YOU KNOW? MAGNUS TYREMAN…
MCKINSEY & COMPANY…
Advises clients in healthcare and life-sciences, telecommunications, and advanced industries sectors as well as in the public sector
Is a global management consulting firm with around 30,000 employees
Supports clients across a wide range of issues with a particular focus on strategy, organisation, and large-scale transformations
Established a business and economics research arm, the McKinsey Global Institute, in 1990 to research on challenges and trends facing the world
Supports several non-profit organisations and serves on the board of the Future Work Forum, the council of Human Rights Watch, and the steering committee of Generation Pep
Invests more than $600 million of its resources annually in capability building and knowledge development
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HELLE ØSTERGAARD KRISTIANSEN CEO, DANSKE COMMODITIES THE FUTURE OF ENERGY: WHY RENEWABLES NEED TO BECOME A PROFITABLE BUSINESS
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OPPORTUNITIES OF TOMORROW
2006
2005 - 2008
2008 - 2010
2010 - 2014
2014 - 2019
2019 - TODAY
MSC IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND AUDITING, AARHUS UNIVERSITY
CONTROLLER, DEN JYSKE SPAREKASSE
COMPLIANCE OFFICER, SPAREKASSEN ØSTJYLLAND
CHIEF RISK OFFICER (CRO), DANSKE COMMODITIES
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO), VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE & IT, DANSKE COMMODITIES
CEO, DANSKE COMMODITIES
DID YOU KNOW? HELLE ØSTERGAARD KRISTIANSEN…
DANSKE COMMODITIES...
Was number 25 on Fortune’s list of most powerful women in business outside of the US in 2021
Is a leading energy trading house seeking to move energy from where there is more to where it is needed most
Was among the world’s first female CEOs in the energy trading sector
Employs algorithmic trading, machine learning, and robotics to challenge inefficiencies in energy markets
Has a key role in the debate on the challenges of gender diversity in the financial sector and mentors young women in finance and technology
Was founded by Henrik Lind in 2004 and acquired by Equinor in 2019 for EUR 400 million
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MADS NIPPER GROUP CEO, ØRSTED ØRSTED: CATALYSTS FOR SYSTEMIC CHANGE TO A MORE SUSTAINABLE WORLD
TRACK
RESPONSIBILITIES OF TOMORROW
1986 - 1991
2004 - 2006
2006 - 2011
2011 - 2014
2014 - 2020
2021 - TODAY
MSC IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, AARHUS UNIVERSITY
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, GLOBAL INNOVATION AND MARKETING, THE LEGO GROUP
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, THE LEGO GROUP
CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER, THE LEGO GROUP
GROUP PRESIDENT AND CEO, GRUNDFOS
GROUP CEO, ØRSTED
DID YOU KNOW? MADS NIPPER...
ØRSTED...
Was elected leader of the year in 2019 by the organisation, “Lederne”
Offers wind power, solar energy, and renewable hydrogen solutions to states and companies around the world
Is vice chairman of Danish Crown and former board member of Bang & Olufsen, Stokke A/S, and Kompan A/S
Was ranked the world’s most sustainable energy company in the Corporate Knights Global 100 Index three years in a row
Is the only Danish member of the Business and Sustainable Development Commission, whose mission is to create the business case for the Sustainable Development Goals
Is the 5th largest company in Denmark by revenue according to a list made by Forbes in 2021
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PER BANK CEO, SALLING GROUP WORLDCLASS RETAIL
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BUSINESSES OF TOMORROW
1992
2001 - 2009
2009 - 2011
2011 - 2012
2020 - TODAY
2012 - TODAY
BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN PRODUCTION ENGINEERING, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN DENMARK, SDU
CEO, COOP DENMARK
CEO, TESCO HUNGARY
COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR GENERAL MERCHANDISE, CLOTHING, TELECOM AND ONLINE, TESCO PLC
BOARD MEMBER, DANMARKS NATIONALBANK, KØBMAND FERDINAND SALLINGS MINDEFOND, AND EGMONT
CEO, SALLING GROUP
DID YOU KNOW? PER BANK... Is a Non-Executive Board member of Danmarks Nationalbank, Egmont and Chairman of the Board at Købmand Ferdinand Sallings Mindefond Is an advocate of the importance of listening to customers and creating an open feedback culture for the organisation to always improve
Has been awarded with The Royal Orders of Chivalry due to his special efforts within the corporate society in Denmark
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SALLING GROUP... Began when Ferdinand Salling opened a draper’s shop in Aarhus in 1906. The shop gradually grew and today Salling Group has become an international retailing group with more than 1,500 stores across several formats Provided Denmark with its first supermarket, føtex, its first hypermarket, Bilka, and its first discount store, Netto Is owned by the Salling Foundations which has donated over 1,5 billion DKK of its profit to projects in the Danish society
BRITTA KORRE STENHOLT CEO, STARK DENMARK BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE TODAY
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ECONOMIES OF TOMORROW
1997
2004 - 2012
2012 - 2014
2015 - 2017
2017 - TODAY
CAND.SCIENT. OECON., OPERATIONAL PLANNING, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN DENMARK, SDU
VARIOUS POSITIONS, TDC GROUP
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, TDC BUSINESS
CSO, STARK DENMARK
CEO, STARK DENMARK
DID YOU KNOW? BRITTA KORRE STENHOLT...
STARK DENMARK...
Was nominated by “Lederne”, a Danish leadership interest group, as “Leader of the year” in 2020
Was established in 1896 as a merger between two Aarhus firms
Holds several board positions including at Dansk Industri and EET Group
Focuses on sustainability in several ways and aspires to have a leading edge in helping craftsmen build sustainably
Enjoys long walks in her spare time - preferably with a great audiobook in her earphones
Is a part of STARK Group, an international group with around 10,000 employees across more than 400 branches in Northern Europe
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ANDERS KRAB-JOHANSEN CEO & PUBLISHER, BERLINGSKE MEDIA HOW A FREE, RESPONSIBLE PRESS CONTRIBUTES TO THE REALITY OF THE MEDIA INDUSTRY
TRACK
RESPONSIBILITIES OF TOMORROW
1995
1996 - 2000
2000 - 2009
2010 - 2011
2011 - 2017
2017 - TODAY
MSC IN POLITICAL SCIENCE AND GOVERNMENT, UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGEN
EU-CORRESPONDENT, BØRSEN
POLITICAL EDITOR, BØRSEN, RITZAU, POLITIKEN, AND TV2 NEWS
NEWS ANCHOR, TV2 NEWS
CEO & EDITOR IN CHIEF, DAGBLADET BØRSEN
CEO & PUBLISHER, BERLINGSKE MEDIA
DID YOU KNOW? ANDERS KRAB-JOHANSEN...
BERLINGSKE MEDIA...
Has a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University (1994)
Consists of four individual medias: Berlingske, Weekendavisen, B.T., and Euroinvestor
Authored a book in 2015 about the stagnation of the Danish economy and how to fix it
Is the largest digital media house in Denmark with a total revenue of 734 million DKK in 2020 and roughly 500 employees
Is very active in the public debate and has a weekly column in Berlingske
Owns Berlingske which was first published in 1749 and is one of the world’s oldest newspapers
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GEETA SCHMIDT CO-FOUNDER & VICE PRESIDENT, HUMIO AT CROWDSTRIKE THE STEPS TO A SUCCESSFUL STARTUP
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ECONOMIES OF TOMORROW
1990 - 1994
2005 - 2006
2007 - 2016
2016 - 2021
2021 - TODAY
BA IN BUSINESS, UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY MARKETING MANAGER, SUN MICROSYSTEMS
MARKETING MANAGER, TRIFORK
CEO, HUMIO
CO-FOUNDER AND VICE PRESIDENT, HUMIO AT CROWDSTRIKE
DID YOU KNOW? GEETA SCHMIDT...
HUMIO AT CROWDSTRIKE...
Was chosen as one of the 2019 top women entrepreneurs in cloud innovations
Builds streaming event data analytics solutions for companies like Bloomberg and Microsoft to improve their decision making
Is a Seattle-based ex-pat and speaks fluent Danish after 15 years in Denmark
Has secured more than 203 million DKK in investments from investors such as Dell Technologies Capital
Was instrumental in expanding the GOTO Conference Series from one conference in Denmark to conferences in 6 cities worldwide
Was recently acquired by CrowdStrike for $400 million to improve real-time cybersecurity threat responses
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SEBASTIAN VESTERGAARD FORMER CEO, JOE & THE JUICE THE JOE-CENTRIC OMNICHANNEL CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
TRACK
BUSINESSES OF TOMORROW
2005 - 2010
2010 - 2016
2016 - 2019
2019 - 2021
2021 - TODAY
JUICER, JOE & THE JUICE
CFO, JOE & THE JUICE
COO, JOE & THE JUICE
CEO, JOE & THE JUICE
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & ADVISORY, JOE & THE JUICE
DID YOU KNOW? SEBASTIAN VESTERGAARD...
JOE & THE JUICE...
Became CFO of Joe & The Juice at the age of 23 when he was still completing his studies
Is a global chain of juice bars with more than 300 stores across 16 different countries employing more than 2,000 juicers
Was hired in 2005 by the founder, Kaspar Basse, who met him by coincidence when he was out shopping for groceries
Is redefining the casual hang-out spot with a unique vibe and a healthy and tasty made-toorder menu still to be seen in a global concept
Initiated and has been responsible for building the entire company’s self-developed software system, which covers all functional areas
A scalable platform involves a store-centric digital growth plan while transcending the customer experience with a deeply-routed culture and distinctive ambience
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MADS CHRISTIANSEN & MATHIAS BOE CO-FOUNDERS, AKTIEUNIVERSET UNDERWRITING THE FUTURE, FOR OPERATORS AND INVESTORS
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OPPORTUNITIES OF TOMORROW
1992 - 2000
2000 - 2020
2010 - TODAY
2017 - TODAY
2020 - TODAY
2021 - TODAY
DOCTOR OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
PROFESSIONAL BADMINTON PLAYER
PRIVATE INVESTOR
PORTFOLIO MANAGER AND TECH SPECIALIST IN THE INVESTMENT PODCAST, MILLIONÆRKLUBBEN
BADMINTON COACH, THE NATIONAL TEAM OF INDIA
CO-FOUNDER AND FUND MANAGER, NEWDEAL INVEST
DID YOU KNOW? MADS CHRISTIANSEN... Is an investment specialist in several areas of digital business management, including platforms, business models, transformations, gaming, and e-commerce
MATHIAS BOE... Has had an impressive career as a professional badminton player, winning medals at prestigious tournaments such as All England and the Olympics
AKTIEUNIVERSET... Is a podcast recently founded by the former successful Danish badminton player Mathias Boe, and the investment specialist Mads Christiansen Keeps their listeners updated on the financial markets and invites specialists to share their knowledge on stock-related topics
Interacts with their listeners on Twitter and shares information about companies between podcast episodes
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THE PARTNERS OF AARHUS SYMPOSIUM 2021 PREMIUM PARTNERS
EXCLUSIVE FOCUS PARTNER
KNOWLEDGE PARTNER
MARKETING PARTNER
DATA SCIENCE PARTNER
HR PARTNER
FOUNDATIONS
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SUPPORTING ORGANISATIONS
PRODUCT PARTNERS
SPONSOR
COLLABORATOR
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THE ORGANISING COMMITTEE STEERING COMMITTEE
FINANCE GROUP
The Steering Committee is responsible for the overall management of Aarhus Symposium, its development, and its results. This includes recruiting organisers, facilitating intergroup collaboration, and developing the culture of the organisation.
The Finance Group manages the finances of the organisation. This includes drawing up the budget in close collaboration with each of the groups within the organisation as well as producing the annual report.
Emma Dengsøe Sebastian Grube Østergaard Sune Viberg
Rasmus Hovaldt, Head of Group Thomas Lægaard Madsen Søren Lykke Thomsen
IT GROUP
UNIVERSITY ALLIANCES
The IT Group is responsible for development and maintenance of the IT systems of Aarhus Symposium. This includes managing the official website, providing general know-how about IT, and offering technical support for the organisation.
University Alliances works in close collaboration with the Marketing Group to create awareness and interest in Aarhus Symposium by initiating and sustaining partnerships with other student organisations from Scandinavian universities.
Mads Marschall, Head of Group Mikkel Juulsgaard Simon Wessmann Brok
Sofie Grønbæk Pedersen, Head of Group Johannes Lassen Thykjær, Senior Organiser Line Lykke Sørensen Mads Junker
BUSINESS RELATIONS
PROGRAMME GROUP
Business Relations is responsible for generating the funding for Aarhus Symposium through corporate partnerships in order to secure the execution of the world-class events.
The Programme Group acts as the official link between organisers, speakers, and moderators. In addition, it is responsible for developing and designing the programmes of Aarhus Symposium Focus and Aarhus Symposium and for creating the most interesting topics for Aarhus Symposium Challenge.
Nikolas Behrendt Wilki, Head of Group Cecilie Gjerlevsen, Senior Organiser Rebekka Jørgensen Victor Windfeld Laura Hornbæk Svendsen
Nicole Attias, Head of Group Liva Merrild, Senior Organiser Tobias Fiedler Kragh, Senior Organiser Jonas Ingvard Jensen Axel Grøn Roepstorff
MARKETING GROUP
ESSENTIALS GROUP
The Marketing Group is responsible for developing and promoting the Aarhus Symposium brand by creating marketing strategies and leveraging online communication channels as well as on-campus happenings.
The Essentials Group ties everything together and is in charge of the planning and execution of Aarhus Symposium Focus and Aarhus Symposium. This also includes ensuring great product partnerships and delicious catering for our participants.
Ditte Dalgaard Skjelmose, Co-Head of Group Joakim Jaenicke Løper, Co-Head of Group Mette Østergaard, Senior Organiser Casper Bang Dall-Hansen Aksel Ross Vestergaard Petersen Vivi Hoang Guðrún Kristín Stefánsdóttir Lucas Grimstrup Jensen
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Jørgen Høegh Jensen, Head of Group Nanna Jæger Ann-Katrine Wienreich Jensen Jeppe Wegersleff Erichs Sarah Højlund Julie Plesner Støttrup Thomsen Mathias Gislason
BECOME AN ORGANISER OF AARHUS SYMPOSIUM 2022
NOW IS YOUR CHANCE TO JOIN ONE OF DENMARK’S MOST AMBITIOUS, STUDENT-DRIVEN ORGANISATIONS!
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NOVEMBER 21
Do you want to join a social network of fellow dedicated students? Are you interested in developing your skills and gaining invaluable practical experience? Now is your chance to join the Organising Committee of Aarhus Symposium 2022! Aarhus Symposium is organised by a team of approximately 35 volunteer students, and various positions are available for 2022.
We do not require any experience and application is open to all students who will still be enrolled by November 2022. The job vacancy for Aarhus Symposium 2022 will be posted on Monday, November 8, on www.aarhus-symposium.org and social media platforms. We look forward to receiving your application!
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Being a part of the organising committee of Aarhus Symposium has not only given me new friendships and fond memories. It has also provided me with a toolbox of valuable skills, competences, and learning experiences that I can draw upon in my personal and professional life. My time in Aarhus Symposium has undoubtedly given me a broader network and prepared me for my future career. Cecilie Gjerlevsen - MSc in Finance Organiser of Aarhus Symposium 2020 & 2021 AARHUS SYMPOSIUM 23
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
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