Peter Hjorth

Peter Hjorth has extensive work experience in various roles within the companies they have worked for. Peter started their career as a Regional Export Manager at Kema A/S in 1997 and worked there until 2001. Peter then joined ITW and held positions such as International Sales Director and General Sales Manager from 2001 to 2007. In 2007, they became the General Manager at ITW and later took on the role of Interim Operations Director from 2012 to 2013. From 2011 to 2014, they served as the Group General Manager at ITW. In 2014, they joined Mascot International A/S as the Market Director, where they currently work.

Peter Hjorth has a diverse education history. In 1988, they completed their basic school education at Kornmod Realskole with a focus on general studies. Peter then pursued a business college degree at Silkeborg Business College from 1988 to 1991, majoring in language, economics, and business administration.

Continuing their education, Peter earned an executive certificate in coaching for high performance from the American Management Association (AMA) Management Center Europe in 2004. In 2005, they obtained another executive certificate from the same institution, this time in accounting and finance. In 2006, they completed an executive certificate, also from AMA, in business administration and management, specifically in the field of general management (Mini MBA).

In 2008, Peter received a certificate from INSEAD for management with a focus on leadership transition. Their education journey then took an international turn, with several programs related to international management. From 2011 to 2013, they pursued a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in International Executive Management from Lancaster University. During the same period, they also participated in a certificate program called the International Master in Practicing Management at McGill University's Desautels Faculty of Management.

Peter further enhanced their managerial skills by participating in various international programs. In 2012, they completed an IMPM module at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore. Peter also obtained a certificate from Renmin University of China that year as part of the Certificate IMPM program, where they studied cultural studies, critical theory, and analysis. Additionally, in 2013, they completed a program called IMPM at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas.

Overall, Peter Hjorth has a well-rounded education history with a focus on international management, leadership transition, coaching, and business administration.