Peter Christiansen

Experience

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  Sønderjysk Landboforening

  Sept 2004 - Dec 2004

  Financial Advisor

  A short-term contract role where assigned to worked with farmer members, I was tasked with:Developing and hosting courses to train farmers on financial and change management.Serving as an advocate during meetings with creditors and financial institutions.Assisting with creation of farm operating budgets and investment strategies.

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  Ree Park Safari

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  Financial Manager and Event Manager

  Formerly the Ebeltoft Zoo and Safari and Living United Foundation, a destination of choice safari and zoo experience, providing a complementary portfolio of adventure camps and event services where I was responsible for:Restructuring internal operations and processes to position the company for a successful acquisition.Spearheading business development efforts to expand guest-attracting offerings and promote the business to a wider market.Deploying extensive Risk Management skill sets to analyze and review potential take-over sales.Managing team performance management, reviewing performance levels and coaching for success as part of ongoing sustainability and business continuity efforts.Coaching and upskilling associates to improve operations and guest responsiveness. Overseeing end-to-end-project management activities from project planning, delivery, risk and issue management, progress tracking and stakeholder management. Reviewing transformation success and impact through implementing quality assurance and performance management measurements.Directing all accounts payable and receivable and payroll operations while preparing financial reports for leadership team review.Creating an Event Management channel, marketing corporate event services and collaborating with organizations including the Jaeger Corp to offer training and development programs. Show less

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  HF Christiansen A/S

  Jan 2008 - Dec 2021

  CTO, Supply Chain, and Product Development

  As CTO at HF Christiansen A/S (HFC), a leading European bicycle manufacturer and distributor, I was responsible for IT, supply chain, warehouse management, and the development of the Principia bicycle brand. I spearheaded strategic initiatives that optimized operations and reinforced HFC's position as a market leader.IT and Digital Transformation:* Implemented and migrated ERP systems while designing a market-leading B2B e-commerce platform in collaboration with Vertica.* Developed a PIM system for product data enrichment, increasing e-commerce sales from 2% to 50% of bicycle sales and 90% of spare parts and accessories.* Transformed the IT organization by outsourcing operations to ATEA, reducing costs and improving system uptime.Supply Chain and Warehouse Management:* Optimized logistics from production in Asia to delivery in Europe, including developing a chaotic storage system and scanning solutions.* Implemented processes to reduce errors and accelerate delivery speeds.* Reduced transport costs by 25% for Principia by minimizing shipment volumes.Principia – Product Development and Turnaround:* Revitalized the brand by bringing high-end production back to Denmark, engaging key stakeholders, and implementing innovative design and production solutions.* Increased sales from 1,500 to 20,000 bicycles annually within three years and improved profit margins from 15% to 25-30%.Leadership and Coordination:* Facilitated leadership and coordination meetings, enhancing collaboration across the organization.Implemented an omnichannel strategy to improve experiences for both B2B customers and end users.With a strong focus on innovation, data, and collaboration, I delivered significant results that enhanced HFC’s competitiveness and secured future growth. Show less

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  Danish Red Cross

  Jan 2023 - now

  Disaster Response Roster - Logistic Delegate

  As a Logistics Delegate your function is to effectively manage the arrival of large amounts of relief goods, either flown in by air or trucked and shipped in, the clearance of these goods, their storage and subsequent forwarding to distribution points. The Logistics Delegates also supports other Red Cross Emergency Response Units in reception of their cargo which often includes heavy cargo. The Logistics Delegates might be tasked to carry out procurement primarily of transportation, services and minor equipment. The Logistics delegates is responsible for reporting on all items received and their movement according to Red Cross procedures. Show less

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  CA Technology Systems AS

  Jun 2023 - Oct 2023

  Member Board of Directors

  Kindernay developed internal gear hubs for the bicycle industry. The company had received multiple awards for its design.Responsibilities: Using my network and knowledge of the bicycle industry, my role was to prepare CA Technology for sale and find a buyer before the company faced bankruptcy due to liquidity issues.Unfortunately, I only had three months to complete the M&A process, which was not enough. CA Technology declared bankruptcy.

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  Jobagent

  Nov 2024 - now

  Executive Leader in Digitalization, Business Excellence, and Sustainable Business Development