Michael Osterlund Madsen

Michael Osterlund Madsen has extensive work experience in various financial leadership roles. Michael is currently the Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at CPHI-Holding A/S, where they oversee intelligent airport solutions technology.

Prior to their current position, Madsen worked as the Managing Partner/Consultant at Østerlund Madsen Consulting, providing interim financial leadership and advisory services to medium to large businesses. Michael also served as a Member Programs and Network Member at GLG, the world's insight network, connecting decision-makers with experts.

Madsen is the CEO/Founder/Investor of Østerlund Madsen Holding ApS and has held the role since 2016. Michael has also served as a Non-Executive Director/Investor at JumpStory and WineJump, contributing to the growth and development of these startups in the technology and wine industries.

Additionally, Madsen has experience as an Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Silvan, a leading Danish DIY retail chain. Michael was responsible for financial operations and played a key role in the company's strategic decision-making.

Madsen's previous experience includes serving as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Nordic Aviation Capital and the Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at The East Asiatic Company (EAC/ØK), a publicly listed industrial conglomerate. In these roles, they contributed to financial strategies, governance, and business performance evaluation.

Throughout their career, Madsen has also provided financial advice and management services to various organizations, including Gerson Lehrman Group (GLG), Guidepoint, Third Bridge, and the Danish think tank Axcelfuture. Michael has lectured at the Copenhagen Business School as well.

Overall, Madsen brings a wealth of experience in financial leadership, advisory, and management services to organizations in diverse industries.

Michael Osterlund Madsen has a strong educational background in finance and business. Michael obtained a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree with a focus on Financial Management & Accounting from Aarhus BSS - Aarhus University in the years 1987 to 1991. Michael furthered their education at the same institution and received another Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree, this time in Finance & Credit, from 1991 to 1994.

In 2000 to 2001, Michael attended SAA Global Education in Singapore, where they achieved a qualification as a qualified accountant (ACCA qualification). In 2002 to 2003, they pursued an Executive MBA degree at IMD.

In addition to their formal education, Michael has also obtained several certifications. In 2007, they completed the "Making Corporate Boards More Effective" program offered by Harvard Business School in collaboration with FSN Capital. In 2015, they joined the Board Academy (Bestyrelsesakademiet) at Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen. Most recently, in 2019, they participated in the Nordic Angel Program (NAP) on startup investment best practices provided by DanBAN - Danish Business Angels.