Bjarne Ponikowski

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Optimization of finance function, including financial reporting, at a Danish publishing house
Building a simulation model for a Danish museum to assess a potential expansion
Leading approx. 20 M&A transactions in Denmark and Scandinavia, including post-transaction integration
Building financial models for scenarios during the Covid-19 pandemic
Implementing financial management for digital businesses.
Financial and managerial turnaround, including outsourcing of services, leading to a successful divestment
Complete turnaound of the Gad Group, implementing new strategies and negotiating a strategic merger with Bog & idé to create a clear market leader position
Setting up an internal division for Private Equity / Venture Capital investments with DKK 4 billion under management

Career

2022 – | ZILLION Consulting Group, Associate Partner

2021 –| Ponikowski Advisors, Independant Consultant

2008 – 2021 | Gyldendal, CFO

2007 – 2008 | Indeks Retail, Group Executive

2003 – 2008 | G.E.C. Gad, CEO

2001 – 2003 | Danske Bank, SVP Private Equity

1990 – 2001 | Munksgaard International Publishers, CFO

1986 – 1990 | PwC, Audit Manager

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