Poul Skadhede is the founder and chairman of Valcon. Poul has extensive experience in the public and private sectors, having previously worked for Navigate Public Affairs, Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen, DI Forsvar og sikkerhed, Ærø Whisky, VækstPartner Kapital, The Confederation of Danish Industry, and Odense Maritime Technology.
Poul Skadhede holds a Master’s Degree in Finance and Strategy from Aarhus BSS - Aarhus University, as well as an MBA from University of Technology Sydney. Poul also has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Management, General from Aarhus BSS - Aarhus University. Poul Skadhede has participated in the International Directors Programme from INSEAD, and they have completed the Forsvarschefens Sikkerhedspolitiske Kursus (SIKU) from the Royal Danish Defence College. In addition, they have completed the Afdelingskursus (Battalion officers staff course) from the Royal Danish Defence College, and the Senior Officers Logistics Management Course from the U. S. Army Armor School. Poul Skadhede has also completed VUT1-R in Operations from the Royal Danish Defence College, as well as Basic Officer Training in Mechanized Infantry from the same school. Furthermore, they are a graduate of the Non-commisionend Officer Academy in Infantry from the Royal Danish Defence College, and they hold a Student diploma (STX) in Mathematics from Skive Gymnasium.