A classic up-to-date CV can be found on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sozdk/
The narrative
I have a rather broad international Fortune 100 business background with decades in global leadership roles across a variety of business functions. Primarily related to IT infrastructure and digital services, but also related to People and Culture, and EX.
Always in a fast-paced business environment …
In combination with my consultancy background in the first part of my career, I am an extremely versatile advisory resource, a trusted mentoring partner, and a renown problem solver.
Experience
Key areas of expertise are organizational optimization, operational model development, operations excellence, digital transformations, mentoring, and strategic leadership
I have been responsible and co-responsible for establishing and operating global service centres in Dalian (PRC), Bangalore (India), Bucharest (Romania), Brno (Czech Republic), and Guadalajara (Mexico).
standardization/codification of outsourced/offshored/*any*shored business functions and tasks, as well as executing the transfer of work and staff to these centres.
I have profound organizational transformation leadership experience, and employee development experience.
The value-add!
I have added significant value in the following areas:
Strategic Leadership (Analysis, Planning, and Execution)
As a global leader for decades, and a seasoned Chief of Staff in a global corporate organization, I have been accountable and responsible for Business Operations Excellence, and for transforming global strategy into something organizationally tangible, measurable and executable. Including the responsibility of leading leaders, as well as leadership teams, towards meeting underpinning business objectives.
My ability to oversee complexity is extraordinary (TT38 10/10)
Business Intelligence
Global responsibility for providing BI analyses, reporting, and executive dashboards in various dimensions to cut it just right for purpose to meet executive requirements for strategic business progress status
Business Continuity Planning
Accountable and responsible for establishing and leading corporate IT Major Incident Management. This type of critical business function exists to facilitate resolution of infrastructure issues with significant (global) productivity impact over and above the average incident (e.g. related to key applications and/or infrastructure, cybersecurity, natural disasters, physical security).
Value Based Leadership
Responsible for the informal network of culture-bearing employees (change agents) in Europe, Middle East & Africa, and founding member of the global cultural ambassador team.
Knowledge Management
Responsible for global knowledge, improving productivity by enabling effortless access to a broad palette of self-help content and services for 150.000 global employees.
Leadership Mentoring & Employee Development
Profoundly interested in nurturing talent through formal and informal development programs.
Accreditations, tests etc.
Soren.Madsen@Home
I am the co-chairman of a private Danish executive network, and chairman of a non-profit organization.
Like many other Danes I’m fond of recreational activities either on or by the sea