Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Board Positions
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Stephan Pors Knudsen

Stephan Pors Knudsen

CEO
Vejle Ø,84

Summary

With over 12 years of experience in management and business development, including my current role as CEO of Opening A/S, I have successfully transformed a challenged company into a recognized player in the food and beverage sector. By implementing effective strategies and embracing digitalization, I have attracted major brands and positioned the company as financially healthy. Competent in marketing, change management, and general leadership, I consistently drive innovation and growth. Moving forward, I am eager to apply expertise in human resources and performance outcomes to develop and implement impactful strategies in future roles.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
21
21
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Vice Chair

Danish Food Forum
06.2015 - 04.2025
  • Company Overview: Three key points that make Danish Food Forum the preferred food network in Denmark: Quality, Diversity, Benefit.
  • Three key points that make Danish Food Forum the preferred food network in Denmark: Quality, Diversity, Benefit.

CEO

OPENING A/S
12.2012 - 04.2025
  • As the CEO of OPENING A/S, I am responsible for leading the company towards growth and innovation.
  • Since my takeover, the focus has been on transforming the agency from a financially challenged organization into one of the leading players in food and beverage marketing in Scandinavia.
  • This has involved the development and implementation of strategic initiatives that have improved both revenue and reputation.
  • A central part of my work has been digitizing processes and strengthening the company's structure, which has attracted major clients such as Carlsberg and Unilever.

COO (Chief Operating Officer)

OPENING A/S
04.2009 - 04.2025
  • In my role as CCO, I have been responsible for developing and optimizing the company's sales strategies.
  • This has included building and maintaining relationships with key clients and identifying new business opportunities.
  • My tenure as CCO has been marked by a strong focus on creating value for both customers and the company through innovative solutions and effective communication.
  • By leading the sales department, I have prioritized coaching and developing the sales team to ensure all employees are working towards common goals.

CEO

PCM ApS
09.2007 - 04.2009
  • As CEO of PCM ApS, I was responsible for the overall management and strategic direction of the company.
  • My work included the development of new business models and strengthening the company's market position.
  • I focused on implementing effective processes to support growth and innovation, serving industrial clients such as Danfoss and Grundfos for whom I developed marketing materials.

Education

BBA -

Syddansk Universitet
Kolding, Denmark
05.1990 - 06.1993

Executive Mangagement Program -

INSEAD
01.2018 - 12.2018

Pathfinder - undefined

Pathfinder
01.1999 - 03.2002

Betyrelsesarbejde - undefined

Danish Food Forum
06.2015 - 04.2025

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Ensomnia
01.2021 - 04.2025

Skills

Sales and marketing

Board Positions

  • Danish Food Forum, Vice Chair, Copenhagen, 06/01/15, 04/30/25
  • Ensomnia, Chair of the Board, Viborg, 01/01/21, 04/30/25
  • 1920 Engros, Board Member, Copenhagen, 05/01/21
  • TalentInsights, Board Member, Copenhagen, 06/01/19

Interests

Golf

Hiking

Nature

Culture

Foodie

Timeline

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Ensomnia
01.2021 - 04.2025

Executive Mangagement Program -

INSEAD
01.2018 - 12.2018

Vice Chair

Danish Food Forum
06.2015 - 04.2025

Betyrelsesarbejde - undefined

Danish Food Forum
06.2015 - 04.2025

CEO

OPENING A/S
12.2012 - 04.2025

COO (Chief Operating Officer)

OPENING A/S
04.2009 - 04.2025

CEO

PCM ApS
09.2007 - 04.2009

Pathfinder - undefined

Pathfinder
01.1999 - 03.2002

BBA -

Syddansk Universitet
05.1990 - 06.1993
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