Mikkel Fruergaard

Group CEO at CVX Ventures

Mikkel Fruergaard has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Mikkel currently serves as the Group CEO & Partner at CVX Ventures, a venture capital investment company. In this role, they lead a team of investors and helps growth companies achieve their goals through funding and strategic guidance.

Prior to their current position, Mikkel worked as an Interim CFO & Investor at Parcel Feeder A/S. Mikkel was responsible for financial management and investment strategies during their time there.

From 2020 to 2022, Mikkel held multiple roles at Blue City A/S, including Board Member and CEO. As CEO, they implemented a new strategy and led the company through a turnaround process. Mikkel also oversaw various business aspects such as IT infrastructure, marketing, and supply chain activities.

Before Blue City A/S, Mikkel worked at NTG | Nordic Transport Group A/S from 2016 to 2020. Mikkel served as the Group Chief Executive Officer Air & Ocean + Projects and successfully contributed to the company's growth and profitability. In addition, they held numerous chairman and board member positions in NTG affiliated companies during the same period.

Mikkel's work experience also includes roles at XO Shipping A/S, Dampskibsselskabet NORDEN A/S, Bidsted & Co, SSY - Simpson Spence Young, and Maersk Group. At XO Shipping A/S, they served as the Managing Director and Partner. At Dampskibsselskabet NORDEN A/S, they held the position of Senior Vice President / Head of Panamax and played a key role in transforming the company's dry cargo division.

Mikkel began their career in the Danish Army as a First Lieutenant of the reserve at Kongens Artilleriregiment. Mikkel also completed a 2-year traineeship at Maersk Group, where they gained knowledge and experience in various departments, including oil, gas, and supply chain management.

Overall, Mikkel Fruergaard's work experience showcases their strong leadership, strategic planning, and business development skills across multiple industries.

Mikkel Fruergaard's education history is as follows:

From 1994 to 1997, Mikkel Fruergaard attended Frederiksborg Amts Gymnasium (International Line) and obtained their Highschool degree.

In 1997 to 1998, they attended the Royal Danish Defence College and earned the degree of First Lieutenant.

In 1999 to 2001, Mikkel Fruergaard pursued a Bachelor's degree in Shipping from Maersk International Shipping Education, along with a HD1 degree in International Economics from Copenhagen Business School.

In 1999 to 2000, they received a Certificate in English for Business and Trade from the University of Cambridge, UK.

In 2007 to 2008, Mikkel Fruergaard enrolled in the IMD program and completed the Building on Talent 1, which focused on Educational Leadership and Administration.

From 2010 to 2010, they obtained a CBF degree in Executive Management from IMD.

In 2012, Mikkel Fruergaard attended IMD's Advanced Executive Development Program (AEDP) in Executive Management.

From 2013 to 2015, they pursued an Executive Master of Business Administration (Honours) degree in Business Administration and Management, General from IMD.

In 2019, Mikkel Fruergaard received a Board Certificate from Board Company.

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