Claus Jørgen Bjerregaard

Visionary senior executive creatinghigh performing organizations and turnarounds with significant results. Holds 29 years of experience with international companies on different markets segments worldwide, e.g., the USA, Europa, Middle East, NorthAfrica, and parts of the ASIA PACIFIC region.

My approach to value creation is innovation. I quickly see the potentialof a company identifying new, profitable market opportunities and then evaluate the “gains & pains”. I am strongly motivated by developing and executing on strategies together with my colleagues. Being highly visionary, strategic, and problem-solving, I am known to deliver trustworthy, solid plans and results.

My leadershipstyle is includingand based on trust and visibility. I have a natural understanding of people’s motivation and potential and is highly driven by helping and motivating my colleagues to grow further with success. Formatting High Performance Teams and includethe right talentsat the right time has been one of major keys to the successesI have delivered.

2023 – ? Special Advisor, Firmaberedskab ApS

2019 – 2022 CEO, Bangs A/S and Bangs Deutschland GmbH

2016 – 2019 CEO, Saharas A/S

2013 – 2016 Scandinavian Sales Director, Lyreco Scandinavia A/S

2011 – 2013 Regional Director of Sales & Operations, FIRST Hotels AS

2005 – 2011 Division Sales & Marketing Director, 3M A/S

2001 – 2005 CEO, Viking Footwear A/S

1998 – 2001 National Key Account Manager and Trade Marketing Manager, Gillette Group A/S

1994 – 1998 Sales Manager, Ecco Shoes A/S

INNOVATION & BUSINESSDEVELOPMENT, Technical University of Denmark / 2012 

BOARD ACADEMY, University of Copenhagen & Law Firm Plesner / 2008

E*MBA, Scandinavian International Management Institute / 2008

LEAN SIX SIGMA, GREEN BELT, 3M / 2006

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION &FOREIGN TRADE, CBS, Denmark / 2000

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, Aarhus Commercial School / 1986