Michael Laursen

Michael Laursen has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Michael currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer at TRESU, where they are responsible for aligning the technology infrastructure and solutions with the business goals and objectives. In this role, they implement cutting-edge solutions to optimize efficiency, enhance quality, and reduce costs and carbon footprint.

Prior to their current position, Michael owned an e-commerce retail shop called Cibumic and Redrabbit, where they successfully ran and grew the business in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. This experience allowed him to develop their competencies in marketing, sales, and business administration.

Furthermore, Michael worked at LINAK A/S as a Senior Manager R&D in the health care division. Michael was responsible for the mechanical R&D department and focused on developing the department's competencies. Michael maintained the company's global position as the leading supplier of cutting-edge actuator systems for healthcare applications through motivated and skilled employees and collaborations with universities.

Before joining LINAK A/S, Michael held the position of Product Marketing Manager at Danfoss Power Solutions, where they spearheaded the global market introduction of the next generation Hydraulic Motor. Michael also managed the product life cycle of the Orbital Motor portfolio and developed the product portfolio strategy with the merger of White drives and Danfoss Power Solutions.

Prior to that, Michael worked as a Global Product Manager at Danfoss A/S, overseeing the specification, development, and global market introduction of the next generation DriveMotor product. Michael ensured that the motor mounted drives remained competitive in the global HVAC and refrigeration markets. Michael also coordinated the evaluation of major market challenges and opportunities from technical and commercial perspectives.

Michael's career also includes a role as an R&D Manager at AqSep A/S, a spinoff company from Danfoss A/S. In this position, they were responsible for the development, documentation, and supply chain of desalination units with innovative designs and advanced electronics.

In the earlier stages of their career, Michael worked as a Project Manager and Postgraduate Rotational Program Engineer at Danfoss A/S. Michael also gained experience as an R&D Engineer at Tempress A/S.

Overall, Michael Laursen's work experience showcases their expertise in technology, e-commerce, R&D, marketing, and project management in various industries.

Michael Laursen's education history includes a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from VIA University College, which they obtained from 1998 to 2002. In 2002 to 2004, they pursued studies in Business Innovation at KAOSPILOT. In 2008, they attended the MIT Sloan School of Management for an Entrepreneurship Development Program. Most recently, from 2020 to 2022, they completed an Executive MBA in the field of Master in Management of Technology at DTU - Technical University of Denmark. In addition to these qualifications, they also obtained certification in the Silicon Valley Innovation Leadership Program from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, though the specific completion date is not provided.