Unilever’s potential exit from its Foods division could reshape Big Food, triggering supply‑chain shifts, leadership changes, and major competitive realignment.
Prior to launching his career in executive search, Henrik Harbo developed substantial expertise in senior investment banking and financial roles in top-tier global organisations, becoming a highly regarded business leader throughout the Nordic region and abroad. He is a trusted advisor, sought-after for his guidance on strategy, leadership and ability to build teams that are geared for growth.
Professional Focus
- Executive search and management assessment, with almost 10 years’ experience in the industry
- Extensive background in M&A, corporate finance, strategy and valuation; energy, industrial and retail sectors
- Private equity-owned firms, public and private companies, multinational subsidiaries, etc.
- Fluent in Danish and English; working knowledge of Swedish, Norwegian and German; basic knowledge of French
Business Expertise
- Managing Partner with a leading Nordic-based global executive search firm; joined as Partner
- Equity Partner in EY Transaction Advisory Services, M&A Advisory; promoted from Senior Manager
- Assistant General Manager and Deputy CEO at CIC A/S; developed and managed group subsidiaries in Denmark, Sweden, Norway and UK
- Manager, EY Transaction Advisory Services
- Financial Manager at A.P. Møller-Mærsk
Additional Expertise
- Financial Services
- Energy
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Infrastructure & Transportation
- Private Equity & Venture Capital
- Public Sector and NGOs
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- MSc in Economics and Business Administration, Finance and Strategy, from Aarhus University
- BSc in Business Administration from Aarhus University
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