Henrik Christophersen

Telephone: + 45 29 32 31 03 E-mail: henrik.christophersen@gmail.com Skype: henrik.christophersen

Summary o Hands-on and methodical person with extensive experience from the service and consulting

industry

o Passionate about delivering research and quality information that can help make better

decisions, convert those decisions to actions, and deliver the sustainable and desired success

o Self-starter, engaged and resourceful

o Theoretical knowledge in the form of master degrees in international management and

hospitality management that support an array of consulting skills and expertise

o Substantial international experience and profound understanding and appreciation for different

cultures and commercial approaches

o Thrive in hectic and fast pace environments, while embracing and appreciating the importance of teamwork.

Core competencies

Management o Business strategy, development and execution o Project management and research o Employee facilitator and motivator.

Marketing o Creative and innovative

o Networking, co-creation, client relations and partnerships o Public relations and media.

Language skills o Fluency in Danish and English o Knowledge of French and German, conversational in Swedish and Norwegian.

Professional

experience

2012-2014 Owner and Consultant, European Hospitality Xcellence, Copenhagen, Denmark

Independent consultancy that delivered in-depth market research reports, quality assurance and advisory

services.

Primary projects o Market- and feasibility studies and business plans o Advisory and quality solutions for hotels and conference facilities o Marketing and sales.

2008-2012 Head of Department, HORESTA, Copenhagen, Denmark

HORESTA is the national trade association for hotels, restaurants and the tourism industry in Denmark

(www.horesta.dk).

Primary projects o In charge of international relations and cross-border communication and cooperation o In charge of marketing, recruitment of new members and client relations o Developed and implemented new membership benefits o In charge of the departments of The Green Key, Danish Tourist Attractions and the Danish

Accessibility Association o In charge of the classification of 500 hotels and conference facilities.

2007-2008 General Manager, Havreholm Slot, Copenhagen, Denmark

Responsible for strategy and the daily operations, marketing and sales, special events and leadership

(www.havreholm.dk).

2004-2006 Conference Supervisor & Facility Manager, Hotel Frederiksdal, Denmark

Hotel Frederiksdal is a conference hotel located north of Copenhagen (www.sinatur.dk).

2002-2004 Freelance Consultant, Marbella, Spain

Project Manager responsible for the development of a new real estate concept on behalf of a local Internet

company.

2000-2002 Project Manager & Chief of Staff, Epsilon Consulting, Brussels, Belgium

Research, project management and author of several in-depth pan-European reports and analyzes on

tourism, transport infrastructure and energy legislation.

1997-1999 Associate Professor, Concordia International University Estonia, Tallinn

Lectured in international marketing, business and principles of research.

1997-1999 Partner, Proactive Consulting, Tallinn, Estonia

Provided counsel and conducted in-depth research on Estonia’s and Tallinn's public transport

infrastructure and future national and municipal transport initiatives.

1995-1998 Marketing- and Key Account Manager, Epsilon Consulting, Brussels, Belgium

Developed and implemented sales and marketing strategies and advised clients on subject matters such

as food legislation and EU import policies.

1991-1993 Assistant to the Regional Director, Superfos Korn A/S, Aabenraa, Denmark

Produced several reports on the privatization of the Polish animal feed industry.

1989-1990 Internships in London, Washington D.C. and New York

Intern at Banque Arabe & Internationale d'Investissement, Technology Catalysts Inc. and The Goldman

Sachs Group.

Education

2006-2007 Master in Hospitality Management (MHM)

Erasmus University Rotterdam and Hotelschool The Hague, The Netherlands

1996-1997 Master of International Management (MIM)

Portland State University, Oregon, USA

1993-1995 Bachelor of Arts in International Business (BA)

Richmond University, London, England

1991-1993 Academy Economist in Marketing and Service Management

Copenhagen Business Academy North, Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark

1990-1991 One year of marketing and leadership courses

European Business School, Brussels, Belgium

1985-1989 European Baccalaureate

European School of Brussels, Belgium

IT-skills Fluency in the Microsoft Office package and well-versed user of Internet applications for advanced

research, public relations and marketing purposes.

Extracurricular

activities

Member of the Board of Rotary International and enjoy jogging, writing and participating in cultural as

well as charitable events.

Personal details Date of birth: December 18th, 1969

Civil status: Married

Nationality: Danish