Julie Schack Petersen

Co-founder, Chief Commercial Officer at Nature Preserve

Julie Schack Petersen has a diverse work experience that spans several industries and roles. Their most recent position was as Co-Founder and Head of Product at Nature Preserve, where they helped agrifood companies manage products efficiently and reduce their carbon footprint. In this role, they guided clients through the process of the Life Cycle Assessment, onboarded them on the platform, and helped them communicate their efforts with clients and consumers. Julie also actively sought industry partnerships to collaborate on reducing the industry's impact.

Prior to Nature Preserve, Julie worked as a Sustainability and Development Manager at an undisclosed company from May 2021 to September 2022.

Julie also has experience in the tourism industry, having served as City Manager (Operations Manager) at SANDEMANs NEW Europe Tours in Copenhagen. In this role, they managed walking tours and collaborated with staff and freelance partners to provide an excellent experience for visitors. Julie held this position from June 2018 to December 2020.

Additionally, Julie worked as a Research Assistant at Copenhagen Business School from November 2017 to March 2018. Julie also worked as a Freelance Tour Guide at SANDEMANs NEW Europe Tours from May 2014 to August 2016.

Julie's early experiences include being a Student Mentor at Copenhagen Business School from August 2014 to April 2015, a Sales Assistant at Frutera San Fernando S.A. from August 2012 to June 2013, and a Sales Representative and Shop Manager at Reinh van Hauen from October 2009 to March 2011.

Overall, Julie Schack Petersen's work experience demonstrates a strong background in sustainability, product management, tourism, and sales, showcasing their versatility and adaptability in various industries and roles.

Julie Schack Petersen's education history is as follows:

From 2016 to 2017, they attended The Glasgow School of Art and obtained a Master of Design (M.Des) degree with a specialization in Design Innovation and Service Design.

Prior to that, from 2013 to 2016, Julie Schack Petersen attended Copenhagen Business School, where they earned their Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Service Management.

As part of their bachelor's degree program at Copenhagen Business School, they participated in an exchange program at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile in 2015.

Before entering university, Julie Schack Petersen attended Niels Brock from 2009 to 2012, where they completed their high school education with a focus on Social Sciences and Economics (Samfund og Økonomi Elite).

In 2008, they attended Eisbjerghus Efterskole and completed their 10th grade.

Their education journey began at Stockholm International School, where they completed their 9th grade from 2003 to 2008.

In addition to their formal education, Julie Schack Petersen has obtained certifications in Blockchain Basics and Marketing on Instagram from LinkedIn, in April 2022.

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  • Co-founder, Chief Commercial Officer

    September, 2022 - present

  • Sustainability and Development Manager

    May, 2021