Boyden Denmark appoints Mai Louise Agerskov as Partner, bringing 19 years of CEO experience in technology, energy, finance, and sustainability. Her leadership strengthens Boyden’s executive search capabilities amid continued growth.
Pernille Burmester has nearly 15 years’ experience in executive search, partnering with organizations across industries and markets in Denmark and internationally. Her approach to search combines a strategic mindset with a keen understanding of client needs. Her methodology is characterized by thoroughness, cultural understanding, and unwavering focus on identifying leaders who drive success
Professional Focus
- Nearly 15 years’ experience in executive search and consulting with additional background in management
- Track record of successful searches for C-suite executives
- Broad industry experience covering manufacturing, transportation, technology, renewables, engineering, and finance
- Highly skilled in understanding client needs, developing search strategies, conducting profile analysis, and managing search processes
- Native Danish, fluent in English and Spanish
Business Expertise
- Senior Consultant and Head of Search at a boutique executive search firm affiliated with a global consortium of search firms; promoted from Recruitment Consultant & Senior Searcher
- Research Consultant at another of Denmark’s leading executive search firms
- Researcher at an executive search and recruitment firm based in Sweden
- Spanish Teacher at Skive Business School
- Area Sales Manager, Spain, Finland, and Middle East at Bestseller, one of Denmark’s largest and most prominent clothing and accessories companies; prior role as Area Sales Manager, Sweden
Additional Expertise
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Energy
- Technology
- Financial Services
- Transportation
Education & Certifications
- Master’s degree (Cand.Ling.Merc.) in international business communication and Spanish from Aarhus School of Business
- Bachelor’s degree in business languages (English and Spanish) and international marketing communication from Aarhus School of Business
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