Jesper Faurholdt

CEO at Danske Shoppingcentre

Jesper Faurholdt has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Jesper most recently served as the CEO of Danske Shoppingcentre in 2019. Prior to that, they held the position of CEO at Saint-Gobain Distribution Denmark from 2015 to 2019. Before that, Jesper was the CEO of Kvickly from 2009 to 2014. Jesper has also held various roles at Coop Danmark, including CPO - Purchasing Director, and at Coop Nonfood A/S as the CEO and Vice-President. Jesper's career began at IKEA Group, where they served as the Head of the Assortment Department. Throughout their career, Jesper has been responsible for managing large-scale purchasing operations, negotiating contracts, and implementing organizational changes. Jesper has consistently achieved significant improvements in purchasing conditions and has led successful dissolution and restructuring processes.

Jesper Faurholdt has a diverse education history spanning from high school to graduate school. In 1988, they obtained their high school diploma from Roskilde Katedralskole, where their field of study focused on modern languages. Following this, they pursued a college education, majoring in international economics at Kalamazoo College in 1991.

In 2000, Jesper attended the University of Stirling, where they studied CORE - Co-Operative Retailing in Europe. During this period, their field of study centered around strategy and international retail.

In 2010, Jesper enrolled in the Stanford University Graduate School of Business and earned a degree in strategy, focusing on international retail and strategy. Continuing their education in the field, they attended the William & Mary – Raymond A. Mason School of Business in 2013, specializing in strategic planning and management in retailing.

Additionally, Jesper completed a leadership development program in Copenhagen Business School between 2012 and 2013. While the degree name is unspecified, this program likely provided valuable insights and training in the field of leadership.

Jesper's pursuit of further knowledge and skills in international business and strategy led him to attend the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2017. Although the exact degree obtained is not specified, their field of study suggests a focus on international business and strategy.

Looking ahead, Jesper has plans to undertake board education at the Board Company in 2023, aiming to gain a Bestyrelsesuddannelse (Board education) degree.

Overall, Jesper Faurholdt's education history reveals their dedication to acquiring a broad range of knowledge from various institutions, primarily focusing on strategy, international retail, and leadership development.

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  • CEO

    February, 2019 - present