Anne Axelgaard
Dragør,83
Summary
People and Culture Leader with extensive executive management experience and a creative and entrepreneurial mindset. Skilled in attracting, developing and retaining talent as well as building multicultural, high-performing teams and fostering a people-first approach. Strong and agile facilitator and public speaker with the ability to adapt to a changing environment and different audiences
“After a decade of building expertise in Goodvalley, I am eager to apply my broad set of skills and experience within people - and leadership development to a different organisation - excited about the prospect of finding and growing more talents to create a successful business based on a healthy company culture"
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of People, Culture & Communications
Goodvalley
Copenhagen
09.2021 - Current
- Directed the People, Culture, and Communications strategy across three countries and over 30 locations.
- Provided strategic direction as part of the Executive Management Board for the Polish division.
- Provided strategic leadership guidance to executive and middle management teams.
- Enhanced leadership teams with customized development initiatives
Head of People & Culture
Goodvalley
Copenhagen
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Defined and executed people strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Aligned organizational objectives with strategic, employee-centric initiatives.
- Managed strategic initiatives in talent acquisition for organizational success.
Head of Branding and Communications
Goodvalley
Copenhagen
10.2017 - 03.2021
- Oversaw the integration process for merging four companies into one brand.
- Directed international communication initiatives to boost cultural cohesion.
- Developed press-releases and yearly financial audio presentations for stakeholders through Nasdaq services.
Media and Communications Manager
Axzon A/S
Copenhagen
01.2015 - 10.2017
- Established strong intercompany culture by implementing frequent, tailored communication strategies.
- Oversaw the generation and distribution of stories from The Axzon Group targeting diverse audiences.
- Formulated and implemented strategic communication plans.
Freelance TV Journalist
10.2014 - 12.2014
- Sole producer and editor of an episode of 'Vanens Magt' (The Power of Habit), a show exploring behavioral psychology and habits
Radio Journalist/Producer/PA
DR - Danmarks Radio
Copenhagen
03.2013 - 09.2014
- Produced radio content for DR P1 on the show "Mennesker & Medier.""
TV Journalist
TV 2 Danmark
Copenhagen
08.2012 - 12.2012
- Co-producer of an episode of the Danish versioning of 'so you think you can Dance'
Education
Master of Media Science -
Aarhus University
01.2013
Bachelor in Media Science - Communication and Media Studies
Aarhus University
01.2011
Skills
- Leadership
- Collaborative Business Alignment
- Organizational change management
- Strategy deployment
- Stakeholder relations
- Talent attraction and development
- Facilitation
- Project management
- Lean and visual management
Certification
- Discover Excellence and Systems Design (Shingo Institute)
- Successful Strategy Implementation (Copenhagen Business School)
- Lean Yellow Belt (Compass Lean Academy)
- Remote Leadership (People and Performance)
Hobbies and Interests
Mother of two boys (8 & 4) living in Dragør with my boyfriend. Active runner who loves to spend time with family and friends, playing football, skiing and exploring other countries and cultures.
As a person i am outgoing, empathetic and determined.
Languages
- Danish, Native
- English, Advanced
- German, Basic
- Swedish, Basic
- Norwegian, Basic
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head of People, Culture & Communications
Goodvalley
09.2021 - Current
Head of People & Culture
Goodvalley
03.2021 - 09.2021
Head of Branding and Communications
Goodvalley
10.2017 - 03.2021
Media and Communications Manager
Axzon A/S
01.2015 - 10.2017
Freelance TV Journalist
10.2014 - 12.2014
Radio Journalist/Producer/PA
DR - Danmarks Radio
03.2013 - 09.2014
TV Journalist
TV 2 Danmark
08.2012 - 12.2012
Master of Media Science -
Aarhus University
Bachelor in Media Science - Communication and Media Studies
Aarhus University
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