Søren Stakemann
Global Technology Leader
Copenhagen Ø
Summary
Product and digital services leader with 15+ years of experience driving data-driven transformation across regulated industries. Proven success launching cloud-based platforms and IoT-enabled services, aligning technical execution with commercial outcomes. Recognized for simplifying complexity into scalable products through deep stakeholder collaboration across engineering, sales, and operations. Experienced in leading cross-functional teams across 7 countries and managing 500M DKK global P&L. Passionate about building customer-centric solutions at the intersection of business value, data insights, and sustainability. Recently returned from five years in Uganda, where I gained exposure to sustainable agriculture, particularly in the coffee sector, and developed familiarity with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR 2023/1115), directly relevant to Agreena’s MRV technology. Eager to apply this experience to Agreena’s mission of transforming agriculture through technology and driving climate-positive impact at scale.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-Founder & Consultant
Tech Made Simple
01.2021 - Current
- Consulted MedTech companies across Europe and Africa on digital transformation, software strategy, and connected product development. Led the creation of a digital wellbeing platform for families and schools using lean startup and agile methods.
Key achievements:
- Launched award-winning digital wellbeing platform with 50+ pilot users and national media coverage
- Applied rapid prototyping, customer discovery, and agile delivery to reduce time-to-market
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Provided strategic direction for product development, resulting in high-quality offerings that resonated with customers'' needs and preferences.
Director Digital Services, Business Development and Go-To-Market
Getinge
01.2016 - 01.2021
Led global strategy, platform development, and go-to-market execution for digital health and IoT services, including patient flow, OR integration, and cloud-based offerings. Managed a 500M DKK P&L and cross-functional teams across 5+ countries with +20 direct and indirect reports. Ensured compliance (FDA, GDPR, EN62304) and introduced subscription-based business models
Key achievements:
- Delivered 11% annual growth by aligning digital services strategy across multiple business units and ensuring a unified GTM approach in 3 global markets
- Doubled connected install base (250 → 1000) via Getinge Online
- Increased service revenue by 15% and reduced costs by 10% via AI-driven optimization and IoT connectivity
- Spearheaded divisional roadmap governance and fostered synergy across business units to drive cohesive platform development and delivery
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
Product Line Manager, Digital Services
Getinge
01.2012 - 01.2016
Owned full product lifecycle of Getinge Online, an IoT platform connecting medical devices with cloud services for remote monitoring and data-driven decision-making. Oversaw strategy, development, launch, and regulatory alignment (FDA, GDPR, MDS2, EN62304).
Key achievements:
- Developed and launched Getinge Online in the U.S. and EU with full compliance and scaled installed base from 0 to 500 units
- Built and led a distributed development team across Denmark and Ukraine
- Delivered comprehensive presentations on strategy updates to executive leadership teams, showcasing progress towards key objectives for the product line portfolio.
Project Manager, Digital Services
Getinge
01.2008 - 01.2012
Managed R&D projects for the early development of Getinge Online, covering cloud infrastructure, embedded software, and compliance documentation. Led product teams across hardware and software, ensuring alignment with medical standards.
Key achievements:
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Spearheaded development of the first connected product portfolio
- Implemented ISO 9001-certified quality system, improving delivery efficiency
- Built and scaled offshore development team in Lviv, Ukraine
- Delivered cloud-connected platform in line with EN13485 and EN62304 standards
Resource Manager
Data Respons
01.2006 - 01.2008
Consulting company and distributor of industrial hardware. Hiring internal and partnering with external consultants as well as resource allocation on consulting jobs as well as client requirement analysis.
Key Achievement
- Scaled the organization from 40 to 100+ permanent employed consultants
- Collaborated with department heads to identify staffing requirements, resulting in improved workforce planning and reduced turnover rates.
Education
Master of Science - Technology Management
DTU
Copenhagen05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Electronic Engineering
Engineering College of Copenhagen
Copenhagen01.2024
Skills
- Product Strategy
- Cross-functional Leadership
- Stakeholder Alignment
- SaaS / cloud Platforms
- P&L Responsibility
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Strategic Thinker
- Adaptable
- Cultural Intelligent
- Results-oriented
- Commercial Acumen
- Entrepreneurial
- Coaching & Mentoring
Certification
- DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION Dartmouth School of Engineering 2024
- DISTANCE MANAGEMENT Getinge Courses 2019
- LEADING LEADERS Getinge Executive Courses 2018
- LEADERSHIP IN CHANGE Getinge Executive Courses 2013
- INNOVATION MANAGEMENT Getinge Executive Courses 2011
LANGUAGES
DANISH - Native
ENGLISH - Business
SWEDISH - Fluent
OTHER WORK
- MUSIK I LEJET – Board of Directors, (2009-Present) Music Festival in northern Seeland, Denmark
- Key Achievement
- Played a key role in scaling Musik i Lejet from a small garden party to a renowned festival attracting +10,000 attendees
- Managed all technical solutions: stages, sound, payment, high voltage power, etc. in the first many years, including +100 volunteers.
PERSONAL
Married with two children. Outside of work, I stay active through squash and skiing, and have a long-standing passion for music and event culture—co-founding Musik i Lejet and DJ’ing Afro House across East Africa.
COMPETENCE PROFILE – DETAILS
- DIGITAL SERVICE STRATEGY & TRANSFORMATION Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen, passionate about using technology to drive measurable business impact. Led digital transformation initiatives that increased service revenue by 15% and operational efficiency across regulated industries. Advised clients on aligning digital platforms with strategic goals through agile, data-driven execution.
- GLOBAL LEADERSHIP Culturally intelligent leader with experience managing international teams of 25+ across 7 countries. Known for a Scandinavian leadership style rooted in trust, purpose, and coaching. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder alignment—managing up, down, and across the business to drive clarity and momentum.
- COMMERCIAL EXECUTION & GO-TO-MARKET Results-oriented and customer-centric, with a proven track record of linking product innovation to business growth. Managed 500M DKK global P&L and delivered 11% annual growth. Strong focus on value creation, go-to-market readiness, and subscription-based business models in digital services.
- BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & INNOVATION MANAGEMENT Entrepreneurial and adaptable, with experience identifying market gaps and shaping solutions from ideation to launch. Thrive in ambiguous environments by combining strategic insight, rapid experimentation, and customer validation to unlock new revenue streams and expand addressable markets.
- PRODUCT MANAGEMENT Bridge business, customer, and technical needs to deliver scalable digital platforms. End-to-end product ownership, from discovery to delivery, with a strong bias for progress and real-world results. Grew install base from 0 to 400+ hospitals through iterative roadmaps and outcome-driven product strategy.
- STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION Trusted communicator, keynote speaker, and executive advisor. Translate complex topics—AI, IoT, cloud platforms—into clear, actionable narratives. Strong ability to align diverse stakeholders around a shared vision and motivate teams across functions and cultures.
Keynote Speaker
- LIVEWORKs How Smart Connected Products Are Transforming Competition USA
- IDC’s IOT Driving Adoption of Connected Products Across Organizations Denmark
- EXECUTIVE STRATEGIES AI/ML From Manufacturing to Service Delivery Driven by Data Sweden
- VOLVO IT Adaptation of Smart Connected Products in Transport Sweden
- CONFERENCE OF THINGS Setting Your Organization Right to Drive Data-Driven Business Sweden
Timeline
Co-Founder & Consultant
Tech Made Simple
01.2021 - Current
Director Digital Services, Business Development and Go-To-Market
Getinge
01.2016 - 01.2021
Product Line Manager, Digital Services
Getinge
01.2012 - 01.2016
Project Manager, Digital Services
Getinge
01.2008 - 01.2012
Resource Manager
Data Respons
01.2006 - 01.2008
Master of Science - Technology Management
DTU
Bachelor of Science - Electronic Engineering
Engineering College of Copenhagen
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