Nikolai Kleist Burkal

Nikolai Kleist Burkal, MBA, is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in ESG research, art management, and contemporary art creation. Currently serving as a Senior ESG Research Analyst II at RepRisk since June 2019, Nikolai specializes in conducting ESG risk assessments and managing sustainability product development for the Nordic region. As the Founder of Art-Beats.com, a digital platform for contemporary art, Nikolai fosters cultural discourse while also actively pursuing a career as an artist, focusing on acrylic and ink/watercolor works that merge organic constructivism with geometric abstraction. Previous roles include a Financial Language Analyst at FactSet, and various positions in art galleries and publications, underpinning a strong educational background in Art & Cultural Management and Economics from institutions such as Paris School of Business and University of Southern Denmark.