Aki Danmark Palikaras

Aki Danmark Palikaras has a strong background in human resources, with experience in various leadership roles in companies across different industries. Aki most recently worked as a Human Resources Director at Centrica Energy, starting in 2023. Prior to that, they held the same position at A.P. Moller - Maersk, the world's largest shipping company, from 2020 to 2023, where they were responsible for HR in corporate and global functions.

Before joining Centrica Energy, Aki served as the Regional Human Resources Business Partner at GRUNDFOS, the world's largest pump manufacturer, from 2018 to 2019. During this time, they successfully led the organizational restructure as part of a new regional strategy, contributing to the growth of the European region.

Aki has also held key HR positions in other prominent companies. Aki served as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Ageras, an online marketplace for legal and financial services, from 2016 to 2018. In this role, they developed and executed the HR strategy that led to the company's transformation and commercial turn-around. Aki was responsible for driving all transformation activities and played a vital role in securing significant investment funding.

Prior to Ageras, Aki worked as the VP of HR at Visma, North Europe's largest software development company, from 2014 to 2016. Aki played a crucial role in the merger between Visma Software and e-conomic.

Furthermore, Aki held the position of Executive VP of HR at Trustpilot, the world's largest online review marketplace, from 2011 to 2014. Aki implemented an effective HR strategy that helped the company become one of Denmark's IT unicorns.

Aki's career started at Dell, a world-leading hardware manufacturer, where they served as the Nordic Head of Learning and Development from 2007 to 2011. Prior to that, they worked as a Lead Recruitment Partner at IT-Jobbank and as a Sales Manager at F-Group.

Overall, Aki Palikaras has a robust work history in a variety of HR leadership roles, demonstrating their ability to drive business transformations, implement effective strategies, and contribute to the growth and success of organizations.

Aki Danmark Palikaras holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration and Management from Middlesex University, obtained in 2020. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from Copenhagen Business College in 2012. Aki'seducation also includes a Bachelor's degree in English Literature (British and Commonwealth) from the University of Kent in 2001, as well as a diploma in Theology/Theological Studies from the University of Kent in 1998. Aki completed their International Baccalaureate from Copenhagen International School in 1995.

In addition to their formal education, Aki has obtained several certifications in various areas, including consulting, analytics, change management, talent management, and leadership. These certifications were received from institutions such as Bain & Company, Mercer, Copenhagen Business School, INSEAD Executive Education, Stifinder, Henley Business School, Human Resource Solutions International, Avado, SHL, cut-e an Aon company, Ability Center for Training, Dansk Magisterforening, Danish Workplace Environment Authority, Mannaz I Consulting & Learning, and HUCAMA Group.