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
Sector 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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