IFU
Jesper Tønnesen is an experienced Quality Assurance Officer at CO-RO since July 2021. Previous experience includes a role as an intern at the Danish Technological Institute - DMRI, where participation in innovative projects occurred from February to July 2020. Jesper worked as a school pedagogue at Hanssted Skole from 2014 to 2019, dividing time between this position and work at Hansstedgaard Fritidscenter from 2010 to 2014, focusing on educational activities for youth aged 10-18 and providing healthy meals. Military service as a Sergeant in the Danish Armed Forces spanned from 2004 to 2005. An early career began as a production worker at Danish Crown Foods from 2000 to 2001. Jesper holds a Diplomingeniør degree in Food Quality and Safety from DTU, a bachelor's degree in Health, Nutrition, and Physical Activity from Metropolitan University College, and completed sergeant training at Sønderborg Sergentskole. Educational background also includes an STX diploma in Mathematics and Physics from Haslev Gymnasium.
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IFU
IFU – the Investment Fund for Developing Countries is a Danish impact investor contributing to green, just and inclusive societies as well as supporting the Sustainable Development Goals. We provide risk capital to companies operating in developing countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and parts of Europe. Investments are made on commercial terms in the form of equity, loans and guarantees. Prioritized sectors are Green energy & infrastructure, Financial services, Healthcare and Sustainable food systems. IFU has co-invested in over 1,300 companies in more than 100 developing countries and emerging markets. Contracted investments total EUR 31 billion, of which IFU has contributed EUR 3.6 billion. Annually IFU makes around 25 -30 investments and has on average an active portfolio of 200 investments. IFU’s head office is located in Copenhagen supplemented by regional representation in Asia, Africa, Latin America and Central and Eastern Europe. IFU operates as fund manager for public-private partnerships like the Danish SDG Investment Fund, which is to invest in commercially viable projects supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The SDG Fund is established in cooperation with the Danish State and several of the largest Danish Pension Funds and private investors. Total capital under management is EUR 2.1 billion.