Bringing new solutions. Driving growth.
About Karsten
With me, it's growth multiplied.
Karsten is a distinguished executive with over 30 years of experience in both the industry and management consulting across Scandinavia and North America. Since relocating to the U.S. in 1996, he has held key roles at AGCO Corporation and in management consulting at Arthur D. Little, Applied Value, and Corven (now Oliver Wyman). His expertise has benefited major clients like ASSA ABLOY, SKF, and General Motors, showcasing his strategic prowess and extensive industrial knowledge.
Areas of Experties
Equipment as a service and new venture management
Go-to-market growth strategies and execution
Strategic business planning
Global sourcing and procurement transformation
Operations strategy and excellence
Machinery and agriculture equipment
Industrial OEMs, TIME, and packaging
Project management
Strategic
As AGCO's Chief Strategy Officer, I led a strategic planning and investment initiative that significantly improved margins by over 150 basis points and doubled the share price, showcasing my ability to drive financial growth and operational efficiency.
Execution
I tailored our business model for the U.S. market, launching in five key cities. I established elite sales and distribution systems and outsourced peripheral tasks. This strategy grew our enterprise to 1.5 million daily readers and 150 employees in two years.
Data Driven
Led a targeted strategy across eight North American vertical markets, implementing a uniform approach for market analysis and customer segmentation, and identifying acquisition opportunities. Initiated a direct sales force and architectural specification service, enhancing customer outreach and market impact.
Some fun facts about me.
Learn about Karsten.
Loves to garden on my free time or take my dogs for walks along the river front.
Speaks Danish, English, German, Swedish, and Norwegian.
Executive Business Degree (HD), Copenhagen Business School
Masters of Science, The Technical University of Denmark