Testimonials - Executive Board Programme

Henrik Knudsen – Managing Director – Vilofarm A/S
Vilofarm and Vilovet are wholesalers in farm supply products and medicine for production animals. The companies are part of the DLA Group and are supplying nearly 50% of the Danish farmers in the other Scandinavian countries, The Baltics, Polen and Germany.

”The Executive Board Programme is an extraordinary good offer for both new and experienced board members. For new board members, the programme provides the opportunity to obtain a good structure in combination with relevant knowledge in essential fields" - Testimonial by Henrik Knudsen

Carsten Haerup Christensen - Vice President - Carlsberg A/S
Carsten Haerup Christensen attended the Executive Board Programme, INSEAD in 2011. Carlsberg Denmark's 2,000 employees produce and deliver Carlsberg, Tuborg and Coca-Cola products to more than 24,000 customers. The company is part of the Carlsberg Group, one of the world's major international brewing groups with more than 43,000 employees and sales in 150 markets.

“The Executive Board Programme offers a unique combination of lecturing at advanced, theoretical level and case studies led by leading INSEAD professors in combination with practical experience and reflection from professional board members." - Testimonials by Carsten Haerup Christensen

Knud Hjort-Madsen – CEO Modern Division – Fransa Company A/S
Fransa Company A/S was established in 1968 in Denmark and in 1990 it was acquired by the Brandtex Group, since 2006 named BTX Group. Since 2012 Fransa is part of the successful brand portfolio at DK Company A/S. Fransa has proved itself as a highly profiled fashion brand in Denmark and a number of important export markets.

"The INSEAD Executive Board Programme is unique in its combination of world-leading professors – the best (I have) ever experienced - and practical examples stemming from pioneering companies globally."
- Testimonials by Knud Hjort-Madsen

Birthe Christiansen - Owner - Nic. Christiansen Group
Birthe Christiansen participated on the EBP, INSEAD 2011/12. Birthe is the Owner of Nic. Christiansen Group. The company was established in 1967 and is today a leading player in the car trade business.

"...an international perspective including exciting case studies and teaching by world-class professors." - Testimonial by Birthe Christiansen

Thomas Boll Matthiesen - Director of Corporate Development - NRGI
Thomas Boll Matthiesen participated on the EBP, INSEAD 2011/12. Thomas is director of corporate development at NRGI. NRGi is Denmark’s 4 largest energy group and has 1100 employees.

"A board and management program based on effective interaction between professionally experienced participants..." - Testimonial by Thomas Boll Matthiesen

More testimonials from former participants at the Executive Board Programme, INSEAD

Helle Størum - Associate Director of Business Development - ZEALAND Pharma
Helle Størum participated in our 2nd Executive Board Program with INSEAD. Helle is the Employee Representative on the Board of Directors of Zealand Pharma A/S. Helle has close to twenty years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

"Education at advanced level that has provided me with extremely good tools, value-creating for my company..." - Testimonial by Helle Størum

Peter Zinck - Chain Manager - Inspiration Drift A/S
Peter Zinck participated in the Board Educational Program in 2011-2012. Peter is a highly experienced board member, and serves on multiple boards for companies all over Denmark.

"This programme has provided me with strong strategic tools I will most certainly apply onwards..." - Testimonial by Peter Zinck