Patrick Østergaard Olesen

Patrick Østergaard Olesen's work experience includes the following:

- CPO & CSCO at DECO GROUP AS (from November 2021 to present): Patrick is responsible for overseeing the operations and procurement processes of DECO GROUP, a Danish company specializing in window coverings.

- Founder & CEO at Giving Deer ApS (from January 2015 to July 2023): Patrick established and managed Giving Deer, a creative web shop that allows customers to customize advent calendars. The company primarily served the Danish consumer market and also catered to the B2B segment.

- Head of Strategic Procurement and Senior Manager, Project Procurement at Danfoss (from October 2019 to November 2021): Patrick held key roles in procurement at Danfoss, a global leader in engineering, specializing in cost reduction initiatives and product procurement for the Residential Heating division. Patrick successfully managed a team located in multiple sites and focused on improving product costs and generating cost reduction plans.

- Procurement Manager, Operational & Strategic Procurement, Steel & Metals and Strategic Purchaser - Steel & metals at Sanistål A/S (from June 2015 to September 2019): Patrick worked in strategic and operational procurement roles at Sanistål A/S, overseeing steel and metal procurement for the company. Patrick managed the replenishment department, conducted supplier analysis and negotiations, and played a key role in developing the company's competitiveness and securing optimal conditions with suppliers.

- Category Manager at Aduro (from May 2011 to May 2015): Patrick served as a Category Manager at Aduro.

- Logistic controller at Dansk Supermarked (from August 2009 to April 2011): Patrick worked as a logistic controller at Dansk Supermarked.

Overall, Patrick Østergaard Olesen has extensive experience in procurement, strategic planning, and leadership roles in various industries.

Patrick Østergaard Olesen has a diverse education history. Patrick started their undergraduate studies at Aarhus University in 2004 and completed a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Business Administration in 2007. Following this, they pursued a Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration with a focus in Logistics at Aarhus University from 2007 to 2009.

In 2018, Patrick attended Business Institute Denmark and obtained a pre-MBA degree known as XBA in Organizational Leadership in 2018. In 2019, they furthered their education by completing a leadership program called "Leadership in Practice" from Let's Lead, and also took a project management course at Peak Consulting Group.

Overall, Patrick Østergaard Olesen has a strong academic background with degrees in Economics and Business Administration, specializing in Logistics. Patrick has also invested in their leadership and project management skills through their postgraduate studies and professional development programs.