Competencies
Where Nils is strongest.
- Customer ExperienceExpert
- Sales Channel & PricingExpert
- Customer Service Excellence (B2B)Expert
- Change ManagementExpert
- Multicultural ManagementExpert
- Effective leadershipExpert
- Sustainability leadershipExpert
- Training and EducationExpert
- TurnaroundSubstantial experience
- Product ManagementSubstantial experience
Clients
HyBESS Energy c/o BattMan Energy (DK)RWE Renewables (DK, D)GE Vernova (Global)NKT (EU)LM Wind Power (Global)Philips Consumer Electronics (EU)Philips Personal Care (Global)Philips Domestic Appliances (D; NL)ZILLION Consulting Group (DK)Swire Renewable Energy (DK, UK)Polytech (DK)GE Vernova (DK, US)NKT (D, DK)LM Wind Power (NL, DK)Philips Consumer Electronics (D, NL)
Relevant project highlights
- 01Danish battery storage company: Established business case, sales documentation, go-to-market strategy and contract framework for small- and large-scale battery energy storage (BESS) assets. Interim sales director
- 02International energy company: Implemented project management structure incl. recruitment of key functions and project office, and developed bid strategy and financial scenarios for offshore wind. CEO & VP Offshore
- 03Global energy technology group: Led the global integration of all commercial activities of an acquired wind blade business, incl. BoM cost-out and a global pricing project for four regions reflecting a new manufacturing footprint and tariffs while protecting regional profit. Executive director
- 04European cable manufacturer: Restructuring of the HV onshore business with a utilisation-based pricing model and a redesigned sales funnel and tender process. Tender win rate doubled within 12 months. SVP Sales & Tender Management
- 05Global wind-energy manufacturer: Implemented several multi-year blade contracts with a leading OEM across three continents, securing capacity and improving QC for two new plants and establishing new pricing agreements for three regions with volume, mix and utilisation incentives. Director Global Accounts
- 06International consumer electronics group: Integrated two US acquisitions, prepared the divestment of the television business and developed a new price and margin model for 15 European markets with a new distribution set-up. VP Strategy and Business Intelligence
- 07International personal care group: Developed and implemented a new pricing model for the highest-margin line of business, incl. MOQ, competitor benchmark and transfer pricing governance per market. Senior director
- 08International domestic appliances group: Introduced a joint distribution model with a coffee brand partner across German retail to maximise listings, optimise shelf space and establish a new single-serve coffee segment, incl. a partnership business model with profit sharing and joint marketing. National project lead
- 09Various clients: Several ESG projects establishing the ESG baseline and developing ESG reports and sustainability strategies, incl. double materiality assessment, workshops and CO2e calculations and KPIs
- 10Danish battery storage company: Established commercial and industrial BESS solutions for various Danish industries, incl. sustainability approach and sales pitch. Interim sales director
- 11International energy company: Led bid strategy for major upcoming Danish offshore wind and Power-to-X tenders, incl. recruitment of key functions and alignment with the company's sustainability targets and prequalification requirements. CEO & VP Offshore
- 12International renewable energy company: Led the tender and commercial sales team working with turbine OEMs, developers and contractors. Managing director & CCO Wind
- 13Danish wind technology supplier: Commercial integration of an acquired sensor technology start-up across aftermarket and service, incl. OEM contract negotiations, the company's first sustainability report for service and ESG KPIs. CSO
- 14Global energy technology group: Global integration of an acquired wind blade business's commercial activities, incl. cost-out and footprint adjustments for nine blade platforms across 12 manufacturing sites on four continents, and establishment of CO2e neutrality. Executive director
- 15European cable manufacturer: Responsible for all HV cable projects in Europe, tendering to TSOs, securing major offshore contracts in consortium and leading the restructuring of the HV project division ahead of an acquisition. SVP Sales & Tender Management
- 16Global wind-energy manufacturer: Implemented several multi-year blade contracts with a leading OEM across three continents, securing capacity for two overseas plants for three years. Director Global Accounts
- 17International consumer electronics group: Led several due diligence processes, integrated two US acquisitions and prepared the divestment of the television business. VP Strategy and Business Intelligence
- 18International energy company: Led market dialogue with Danish authorities and industry bodies ahead of a major offshore wind and Power-to-X tender, incl. bid strategy and set-up of team, structure and bid process. Established within four months. CEO & VP Offshore
- 19European cable manufacturer: Executive lead for all HV cable projects in Europe, tendering to TSOs and securing major offshore wind contracts in consortium, and leading the integration of sales and tender functions after an acquisition. SVP Sales & Tender Management
Career
- 2025 –ZILLION Consulting Group, Associate Partner
- 2024 – 2025HyBESS Energy, (Interim) Sales Director
- 2023 – 2024RWE Renewables Denmark, CEO and VP Offshore Development
- 2022 – 2023Swire Renewable Energy, CCO and Managing Director Denmark
- 2020 – 2022Polytech, CSO Aftermarket and Service
- 2018 – 2020GE Vernova, Executive Director and Commercial Lead GE2GE
- 2016 – 2017NKT HV Cables, SVP Sales & Tender Management
- 2011 – 2015LM Wind Power, Gl. Account Director
- 1993 – 2010Philips Electronics, VP Strategy & BD, Director Marketing & Sales
Education
- 2024 | Business Sustainability Management, CISL , UK
- 2016 | Organisational Transformation, IMD, CH
- 2015 | Foundations of Finance, AIF, NL
- 2010 | Visionary Leadership, CC , CO, USA
- 1993 | MBA, Leuphana University, D
Skills
- Languages
- Danish, English, German, Dutch
- Systems
- CRM Systems, Dynamics 365, MS Office
- International
- Europe, Americas, APAC
