Kim Boding Johannsen

Experience

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  University of Aarhus

  Aug 1997 - Aug 2001

  PhD-student

  Electroplating of brass using a pyrophosphate solution

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  Topsoe

  Sept 2001 - Jan 2012

  Focused on fundamental understanding of catalysts. Responsible for coordination of all research in hydrotreating catalysts. Developed catalysts for hydrotreating of heavy oils. Developing zeolitebased catalysts and catalysts for NOx removal.

  • Project manager, Fundamental Development

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  • Job manager, Refinery Catalysts

    Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  • Research chemist, Refinery Catalysts

    Jan 2005 - Jan 2009

  • Research chemist, Environmental and Materials Department

    Sept 2001 - Jan 2005
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  Topsoe

  Apr 2012 - now

  New office layout:Developed new open office layout, reducing employee/m2 to half while increasing employee engagementImplemented test cases in Denmark and globallySpace management in existing buildings:Internal relocation of 650 employees - freeing up 5000 m2 office area for subletting resulting in annual additional income of 5 MDKK.Developing business cases for the estate strategy of Topsoe HQ (77.000 m2) Executing technical building and laboratory construction projects:Redesign and rebuild of 4300 m2 office and laboratory buildings (50 MDKK)Global office upgrades for 6 international officesVarious construction projects (5-15 MDKK) in existing buildings for both maintenance and building development. Technical development of new battery materialsPeople management of 5+ engineers and techniciansLaboratory OperationEHS responsibility Technical development of biomass conversion processes.People management of 20+ employees working within different areas in New Business R&D.Construction and operation of a 400 m2 research lab.EHS responsibility.

  • Space Manager

    Jan 2021 - now

  • Project Manager in Facility Management

    Feb 2018 - now

  • R&D Manager, Advanced Materials, New Business R&D

    Oct 2016 - Feb 2018

  • General Manager, Biomass & Chemical Conversion Dept., New Business R&D

    Apr 2012 - Oct 2016