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Hans Christian Birkegaard

Partner

Copenhagen

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Where Hans is strongest.

  • Digital TransformationExpert
  • Business TransformationExpert
  • Project & Programme ManagementExpert
  • Strategy ExecutionExpert
  • Business & Commercial StrategyExpert
  • Digital StrategySubstantial experience
  • Process TransformationSubstantial experience
  • Mergers & AcquisitionsSubstantial experience

Clients

GrundfosE.ON Drive GermanyVestasØrstedE.ON Drive DenmarkCleverDanske BankNordeaSystematicNissens

Relevant project highlights

  1. 01International pump manufacturer: Global roll-out of a new service management system as part of a customer service transformation programme. Program manager
  2. 02International energy company: Roll-out of a global CRM system (Dynamics 365) in Norway and Denmark. Program manager
  3. 03Global wind turbine manufacturer: Construction site digitalisation programme covering process development, business requirements and change management. Project manager
  4. 04Global renewable energy company: US market entry for energy trading, defining strategy, operating model, IT setup, organisation and implementation plan, followed by establishment of the US setup. Program manager
  5. 05E-mobility provider: Strategy process to 2027, defining strategic scenarios, must-win battles and requirements for organisation and operating model. Strategy consultant and project manager
  6. 06E-mobility provider: Cross-functional IT and business transformation to improve cost and profitability, including carve-out of e-mobility activities from the energy business. Transformation manager and advisor to the CEO
  7. 07Danish e-mobility company: Market entry and digital innovation project establishing a new business area and digital business model as a retail electricity supplier. Project manager
  8. 08Leading Danish bank: Establishment and professionalisation of an IT-enabled change programme, including key programme management and PMO processes. PMO lead and executive advisor
  9. 09Leading Nordic bank: Large payments transformation programme covering PMO professionalisation, governance, portfolio management, delivery model, change management and investment planning. Executive advisor and PMO lead
  10. 10Leading Nordic bank: Establishment and transformation of a large digital banking programme, including strategy, transformation plans, organisational changes and PMO. Executive advisor
  11. 11Danish software company: Go-to-market strategy for a digital transformation business unit. Project manager
  12. 12Danish automotive components manufacturer: Divestment to a private equity fund, including business plan, financial projections and management presentations for buyers. Advisor to owners and CEO

Career

  1. 2023 –ZILLION Consulting Group, Partner
  2. 2014 –Birkegaard Strategy, Management Consultant & Owner
  3. 2009 – 2014Core Strategy, Management Consultant & Owner
  4. 2007 – 2009Implement Consulting Group, Senior Management Consultant – Strategy & Transformation
  5. 2006 – 2007Ørsted, Senior Strategy Consultant
  6. 2005 – 2006Ørsted, Financial Analyst

Education

  • Certified SAFe agilist (2019)
  • Certified Programmer Manager, MSP (2018)
  • Certified in ITIL Service Management (2017)
  • Certified in Prince 2 (2017)
  • Executive Leadership Programme, IMD (2012)
  • Financial Modelling for M&A (2005)
  • MSc in Business Admin. & Finance, Aarhus BSS (2005)
  • BSc in Business Admin. & IT, Aarhus BSS (2002)

Skills

Languages
Danish, English, Swedish, Norwegian
Systems
CRM Systems (Dynamics 365)
International
Sweden, Norway, Finland, Germany, Eastern Europe, USA
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birkegaard@zcg.dk
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+45 30 35 47 71
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Hans Christian Birkegaard

Partner

Copenhagen · birkegaard@zcg.dk · +45 30 35 47 71

www.linkedin.com/in/hcbirkegaard/

Program manager and executive advisor for transformation, PMO and strategy in energy, financial services and industry

Expertise

  • Digital TransformationExpert
  • Business TransformationExpert
  • Project & Programme ManagementExpert
  • Strategy ExecutionExpert
  • Digital StrategySubstantial experience
  • Process TransformationSubstantial experience
  • Business & Commercial StrategyExpert
  • Mergers & AcquisitionsSubstantial experience

Selected projects

  • International pump manufacturer: Global roll-out of a new service management system as part of a customer service transformation programme. Program manager
  • International energy company: Roll-out of a global CRM system (Dynamics 365) in Norway and Denmark. Program manager
  • Global wind turbine manufacturer: Construction site digitalisation programme covering process development, business requirements and change management. Project manager
  • Global renewable energy company: US market entry for energy trading, defining strategy, operating model, IT setup, organisation and implementation plan, followed by establishment of the US setup. Program manager
  • E-mobility provider: Strategy process to 2027, defining strategic scenarios, must-win battles and requirements for organisation and operating model. Strategy consultant and project manager
  • E-mobility provider: Cross-functional IT and business transformation to improve cost and profitability, including carve-out of e-mobility activities from the energy business. Transformation manager and advisor to the CEO
  • Danish e-mobility company: Market entry and digital innovation project establishing a new business area and digital business model as a retail electricity supplier. Project manager
  • Leading Danish bank: Establishment and professionalisation of an IT-enabled change programme, including key programme management and PMO processes. PMO lead and executive advisor
  • Leading Nordic bank: Large payments transformation programme covering PMO professionalisation, governance, portfolio management, delivery model, change management and investment planning. Executive advisor and PMO lead
  • Leading Nordic bank: Establishment and transformation of a large digital banking programme, including strategy, transformation plans, organisational changes and PMO. Executive advisor
  • Danish software company: Go-to-market strategy for a digital transformation business unit. Project manager
  • Danish automotive components manufacturer: Divestment to a private equity fund, including business plan, financial projections and management presentations for buyers. Advisor to owners and CEO

Career

  • 2023 –ZILLION Consulting Group, Partner
  • 2014 –Birkegaard Strategy, Management Consultant & Owner
  • 2009 – 2014Core Strategy, Management Consultant & Owner
  • 2007 – 2009Implement Consulting Group, Senior Management Consultant – Strategy & Transformation
  • 2006 – 2007Ørsted, Senior Strategy Consultant
  • 2005 – 2006Ørsted, Financial Analyst

Education

  • Certified SAFe agilist (2019)
  • Certified Programmer Manager, MSP (2018)
  • Certified in ITIL Service Management (2017)
  • Certified in Prince 2 (2017)
  • Executive Leadership Programme, IMD (2012)
  • Financial Modelling for M&A (2005)
  • MSc in Business Admin. & Finance, Aarhus BSS (2005)
  • BSc in Business Admin. & IT, Aarhus BSS (2002)

Skills

  • LanguagesDanish, English, Swedish, Norwegian
  • SystemsCRM Systems (Dynamics 365)
  • InternationalSweden, Norway, Finland, Germany, Eastern Europe, USA

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