Jakob Vernersen

Jakob Vernersen currently serves as Senior Director at VELUX, leading the Technology & Modularization organization within the VELUX Innovation Center, focusing on sustainable product design and advanced engineering. In addition to this role, Jakob is an active member of several advisory boards, including those at Aalborg University and Aarhus University, and participates in the NAFEMS NORDIC Steering Committee. As an External Examiner for the Danish Agency for Science and Higher Education, Jakob contributes to the evaluation of engineering programs across institutions. Previously, Jakob held various positions at GRUNDFOS, culminating in the role of R&D Director, responsible for modular architectures and engineering strategies. Jakob's educational background includes a Mechanical Engineering degree from Aarhus University, along with advanced leadership and innovation management certifications from prestigious institutions such as MIT and the University of Cambridge.