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Evo DK #431 - Senior Leadership Conversations
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Today's episode is hosted by Ben Wells and they are joined on the podcast by Thomas Kjær Mikkelsen, Head Of Infrastructure at Grundfos, Ibrahim Kamstrup-Akkaoui, Vice President at Novo Nordisk, Kasper Diaz Sommer, Senior Vice President at Horizon Air Freight and Anja Ruff, Director- Head Of OCIO at DLG Group. The conversation explores senior leadership perspectives across infrastructure, logistics, pharmaceuticals and enterprise operations, highlighting how executives are approaching digital transformation, operational resilience and long-term business strategy in evolving global markets. The exchange also examines the importance of leadership alignment, innovation and collaboration when managing complex organisations and large-scale operational environments. Throughout the discussion, the guests reflect on business growth, technology adoption and the changing demands placed on modern leadership teams. The episode highlights how senior leadership continues to shape organisational agility, decision-making and sustainable development across multiple industries, while also touching on supply chain management, infrastructure strategy and executive communication in a competitive business landscape.
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