Svend Hardenberg

Founder & CEO @Qappik ApS

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Svend Hardenberg is a seasoned C-level resourceperson. He has held positions such as the Permanent Secretary at the Premiers Office in the Government of Greenland. He held the CEO position in the National Energy company in Greenland and has numerous board chairmanships in various businesses. Today Svend is a serial entrepreneur with a strong background in successful project and business development. He is a co-owner of several companies and is the Founder and CEO of Qappik ApS, a company that specializes project- & business development, independent advisory and consultancy services etc. Hardenberg's expertise lies in knowledge in both private and public c-level functions - policy making processes at high level and leveraging technology to streamline processes and enhance efficiency. He has a proven track record of leading teams to success, fostering innovation, and driving company growth. His leadership skills and business acumen have been instrumental in establishing Qappik ApS as a trusted provider of such services. Prior to founding Qappik ApS, Hardenberg held multiple leadership positions, honing his skills in strategic planning, project management, and customer relations.

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Work Background

Nord55Executive Board of Advisors

Apr. 2024

Energy Transmission MineralsSpecial Advisor to the Board

Mar. 2024

Qappik ApSChairman of the Board

Feb. 2023Nuuk, Grønland

Inuit Development Company ApSCEO

Mar. 2021Grønland

Amaroq ApSCEO

Mar. 2021Grønland

Ilimmarfik - University of GreenlandMember of the Board

Aug. 2020Nuuk, Greenland

Truenorth IcelandProducer

Aug. 2016Greenland

STS Capital PartnersAdvisor

Nov. 2017International Mergers & Acquisitions - Helping families and entrepreneurs on their path from Success to Significance through strategic M&A

Nanoq Power ApSChairman Of The Board

Dec. 2016

Greenland Water Bank ApSChairman Of The Board

Dec. 2016

Greenland Invest ApSChairman of the Board

Apr. 2015Qaqortoq, Greenland

VestnordenfondenVice Chairman of the Board

Dec. 2023 - Apr. 2024Grønland, Færøerne og Island

VESTNORDENFONDENChairman of the Board

Dec. 2021 - Dec. 2023Grønland, Færøerne og Island

KNI A/SChairman of the Board

Oct. 2021 - Aug. 2022Grønland

Kaffivik ApSCEO

Dec. 2018 - Jan. 2022Kommuneqarfik Sermersooq

Sikumiut ApSChairman Of The Board

Sep. 2018 - Jan. 2022Sisimiut

GLÍS (Greenland Iceland Chamber of Commerce)Co Chairman

Jan. 2016 - Jan. 2022Link: http://glis.is/?lang=en

Arctic ExchangeChairman Of The Board

Jul. 2018 - Apr. 2021Nuuk

Mannvit ApSCEO

May. 2015 - Dec. 2020Nuuk, GreenlandMannvit provides a wide range of technical services in the field of energy, industry and infrastructure. We specialise in providing services in the fields of engineering, geoscience, environmental studies, IT and construction material research as well as providing EPCM services. Mannvit’s reliable and professional consultancy services are based on half a century’s worth of knowledge and experience.

PV Green ApSChairman Of The Board

Jan. 2017 - Oct. 2020

Immiaq ApSChairman Of The Board

Dec. 2018 - Feb. 2020Kommuneqarfik Sermersooq

Government of GreenlandPermanent Secretary

Jul. 2013 - Mar. 2015Premiers OfficeResponsible for the running and operation of the whole Government administration, together with ongoing advice of the Premier and the Ministers in Cabinet on a variety of key areas. As the process for developing the administration I initiated and implemented a completely new management platform for Government Administration, in Greenland, with the new Mission, Vision, 16 underlying strategies and new management values. As an example a new digitalization strategy was implemented, which has defined the basis for the national telecommunications company´s plans for reinvestment in their infrastructure. Also in the same context, more focused work with owner strategies for the Government-owned companies, which included more internationalization of the Board of Directors, in the Government-owned companies.

Qaasuitsup KommuniaCeo

Mar. 2013 - Jun. 2013Ilulissat, GreenlandAs the CEO of Municipality I immediately started a restructuring and cost saving process within the municipality as the municipal financial situation was very tight in 2013 and in the budget forecast for 2014. So I launched in agreement with the mayor, a proces to analyse costs with the administration management, to find savings of at least kr. 40 million in 2013. As well as permanent savings in the budget forecast from 2014, on at least kr. 50 million. The plan for 2013 and 2014 was presented and adopted by the municipal council - the first phase would provide savings of at least kr. 30 million.

Greenland InvestFounder

Mar. 2011 - Jun. 2013

Blue AdviceOwner

Feb. 2012 - Feb. 2013Copenhagen Area, DenmarkBlue Advice offer CEO consultation on a one-to-one basis. And as interim CEO, for companies in times of transition or as the result of the sudden departure of the company's previous CEO.

LinKS AdviceCEO

Jan. 2012 - Feb. 2013Copenhagen Area, DenmarkWe are LinKS. A top executive business network that provides leadership programs and strategy advice for decisionmakers across private and public sectors.

LinKS - LEADERSHIP in the KNOWLEDGE SOCIETYGreenland Ambassador

Jun. 2011 - Jan. 2012Nuuk, GreenlandServices The LinKS approach is threefolded: ACADEMIA – that offers Executive Leadership Development ADVICE – that offers Collaborative Consulting ALLIANCES – that orchastrates Global Partnerships LinKS ignites strategic relations across agendas and businesses and convert them into challenges, solution opportunities and new business creation. We create synergies across businesses and organizations to improve of business results. In other words, LinKS offers: LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS COLLABORATIVE CONSULTING STRATEGIC ALLIANCES

The National Court in GreenlandDomsmand

Jan. 2001 - Jan. 2012Nuuk, Greenland

SiumutProjektkoordinator - Folketingsvalget 2011

Apr. 2011 - Sep. 2011Frivilligt arbejde som projektkoordinator, for at få indgående kendskab til hvordan et politisk parti arbejder med kampagner og politiske budskaber.

Greenland Self RuleChairman of the Negotiation committee

Jan. 2006 - Apr. 2011Chairman of the Negotiation Committee on behalf of the Cabinet on the Aluminium Project with Alcoa

NukissiorfiitCEO

May. 2006 - Mar. 2011Has made a big reorganization in NUKISSIORFIIT, with a 25%reduction of the number of employees in the main administration. At the same time boosting the company's overall efficiency with internal efficiency projects. In additional to this ordered 3 new hydro power projects, and other minor development projects in the production and destribution. Changed many of the internal procedures and policies to support the overall goal on efficiency and customer service. The company had in 2009 a turnover on 709 mio. DKK (in 2008 669 mio. DKK). Since 2006 we have focused on pushing the boundaries for the company´s sustainable energyproduction from 40% based on hydro, of the total energy produced, to 60% in 2010, and it will be 70% in 2013.

TELE Greenland A/SMember of the Board

Jan. 2004 - May. 2010

Greenland DevelopmentChairman of the Board

Jan. 2006 - Mar. 2010Greenland Development is the Greenland Self Rule project company servicing the Self Rule Government with the project development, on the Alcoa Aluminum Project.

Air Greenland IncDirector, General Office & Human Resources

Nov. 2000 - Apr. 2006Has been a key figure in the turn around of the company started in 2000, with the result of positive and growing revenues in the consecutive years after. In the first year alone we turned the result from a deficit on 30 mio. DKK to a surplus on 30 mio. DKK. As an example negotiated a zero-result on all collective agreements in their first year in the collective bargains. Initiated a wide arrange of new policies in the company to support and govern the further development of the company. Has made several internal reorganization projects to boost effectivity and cut costs. Has been the chief liaison person to the Greenland Home Rule Government on a broad area, and responsible for the company's concessions, route permits, pension agreements and the aircraft- and other insurances. And responsible for the strategy on and handling of all legal matter. For example a major lawsuit, filed by the competitive authorities in Greenland, which was won by Air Greenland Inc. Has at the same time been the secretary for the board of directors and assistant to the CEO of the company.

Air Greenland IncHead Clerk

May. 1999 - Nov. 2000Has been a central resource and coordinator in Air Greenlands Inc.´s rationalization in 2000, which resulted in 53 layoffs and a shift from 10 years deficit to historic positive turnovers and profits.

Air Greenland IncTraffic-officer

May. 1992 - Aug. 1994

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