ARKK Copenhagen
Thomas Refdahl has a comprehensive work experience spanning over several positions and industries. Thomas is the Co-Founder and CEO of ARKK Copenhagen since September 2014. In the same year, they also co-founded and became the CEO of State of North ApS.
Before that, Thomas was involved in the publishing industry, where they held multiple roles at First Purple Publishing A/S. From September 2011 to April 2018, they served as a Co-Founder and Board Member, contributing to the overall strategy of the company. Additionally, from July 2011 to August 2014, they took on the responsibility of being the Co-Founder and Head of Sales, building and running the sales department.
In their earlier career, Thomas worked as the Head of Sales and Project Manager at Tabloid Nordic Copenhagen Branch. From January 2011 to June 2011, they were the Head of Sales, and from April 2009 to January 2011, they were the Project Manager, handling national publications for various clients and providing industry expertise and recommendations.
Furthermore, Thomas has experience working in the finance industry. Thomas was a Financial Associate at Saxo Bank from December 2006 to December 2008, focusing on derivatives sales and onboarding clients throughout the USA, Canada, and the Caribbean. Thomas also played a role in corporate and institutional client eFX project integration.
In the beginning of their career, Thomas worked as a Telemarketing Sales Associate at Dagbladet Børsen from October 2004 to December 2006. Their responsibilities included subscription sales, representing the business newspaper at exhibitions and forums, and developing sales techniques and marketing ideas.
Overall, Thomas Refdahl has a diverse background in various industries, showcasing their expertise in leadership, sales, strategy, and management.
Thomas Refdahl has a diverse educational background. Thomas first attended Copenhagen Business School from 2004 to 2007, where they obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Economics and Business Administration. Thomas then pursued further education at the same institution, graduating in 2009 with a Master's Degree in Finance and Strategic Management. In 2007, they also attended PEARSON Professional Centres and obtained a Series 3 - National Commodity Futures License, specializing in futures brokerage.
ARKK Copenhagen
ARKK Copenhagen is a Nordic sneaker brand established by two Danish co-founders with a passion for streetwear style. ARKK Copenhagen was founded in October 2014 by two streetwear-loving childhood friends Kasper Høj Rasmussen and Thomas Refdahl. They previewed their first collection at July 2015 at SEEK Berlin to rave response. At launch in Sept2015, they successfully sold out within the first two weeks. Today, the ARKK squad includes their local team in Denmark and partner fam across the world. Designs are 100% made in Copenhagen, to fulfil a mission that continues to set this sneaker brand apart from the rest. To design sneakers that fuse fashion, function and most importantly, inspire confidence.