Evolution Exchange Denmark Podcast

Today's episode is hosted by Connor Leyland and they are joined on the podcast by Anastasia Fomenko, Data Engineering Manager, Galina Chizhova, Senior Software Engineering Manager at Maersk, Jimmi Kristensen, Staff Engineer at Pleo HQ and Simon Foss Børresen, Technical Director at Energy Sector. Together, they explore how AI agents are reshaping the modern workplace and influencing the future of work across industries. The conversation explores automation, machine learning and digital transformation, considering how intelligent systems are evolving from simple tools into autonomous collaborators. The exchange highlights the opportunities and challenges facing engineering teams, technology leaders and organisations adapting to rapid innovation. As AI agents become more capable, the discussion reflects on workforce disruption, skills evolution and leadership strategy in an AI-driven economy. From enterprise technology adoption to data engineering and software architecture, the panel examine what responsible implementation looks like and how businesses can remain competitive in an increasingly automated world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is hosted by Sean Thompson and they are joined on the podcast by Mrinalinee Pandey, Manager, Wireless Design, R&D at WS Audiology, Ariel De Silvio, Head of Lifecycle Engineering, Blades R&D at Vestas and Vipasha Soni, Manager, API Cultivation Pilot Plans at Novo Nordisk. The conversation explores leadership through the lens of empowerment and team behaviours, examining how managers create environments where individuals feel trusted, supported and motivated. The exchange highlights broad approaches to aligning purpose, expectations and accountability across technical and cross-functional teams. Across the discussion, themes emerge around communication, decision-making and fostering psychological safety within complex organisations. The panel reflects on how leadership behaviours influence collaboration, performance and long-term team health in fast-moving and regulated industries. Later, the dialogue returns to leadership by considering consistency, feedback and shared ownership, offering insight into how effective leaders encourage autonomy while maintaining clarity and direction across diverse teams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is hosted by Jake Stamp and they are joined on the podcast by Antonela Cukurin, Tech Lead at Novo Nordisk, Kelvin Riker, Engineering Manager at Spirii and David Pedersen, Engineering Manager at Onomondo. The conversation explores developer experience and how organisations move from siloed ways of working towards more collaborative and effective engineering environments. The exchange highlights the impact of tooling, team structures and communication on everyday development workflows. Across the discussion, broader themes such as engineering culture, platform thinking and productivity are examined. The dialogue considers how improving developer experience supports faster delivery, higher quality software and stronger alignment between teams, returning later to developer experience as a key driver of long-term technical and organisational success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is hosted by Jake Stamp and they are joined on the podcast by Camilla Søegaard Holme, Senior Manager in Software Engineering Platforms at Novo Nordisk, Peter Holmelin, Engineering Director at Spirii, René Hjorth, Director of Defense Air at Terma and Thomas Fabricius-Bjerre, Vice President, Head of Business Support Systems and Digital Platforms at TDC NET. The conversation explores scaling team dynamics as organisations grow, focusing on how leaders shape culture, structure and ways of working to support consistent delivery. The exchange highlights the balance between autonomy and alignment when teams expand across platforms, products and functions. Across the discussion, broader themes such as engineering culture, performance management and leadership maturity are examined. The dialogue considers how communication, trust and clear operating models evolve over time, returning later to scaling team dynamics as a continuous effort that underpins sustainable performance and long-term organisational resilience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is hosted by Jake Stamp and they are joined on the podcast by Daniel Rosenring, Senior Specialist, Safety and Cyber Security Embedded SW at Grundfos, Heidi Mills, Nordic Head of Bosch Software and Digital Solutions at Bosch Denmark and Petrut Jianu, Head of Cyber Defence at Novonesis. The conversation explores the operational aspects of security, focusing on how organisations manage day-to-day security challenges across complex technical environments. The exchange highlights the realities of running effective security operations while supporting business continuity and innovation. Across the discussion, broader themes such as cyber defence, embedded software security and organisational accountability are examined. The dialogue considers how teams structure processes, respond to threats and mature their capabilities over time, returning later to the operational aspects of security as a critical foundation for resilient and scalable digital operations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is hosted by Ben Wells and they are joined on the podcast by Vincent Stockert, Senior Manager at Danfoss, Ole Hauris Sørensen, Head of Domain & Program Architecture at BEC Financial Technologies and Mariana Ingemann, Head of SAP Architecture at LEO Pharma A/S. The conversation explores change management through the lens of large, complex organisations where people, processes and technology must evolve together. Drawing on cross-industry experience, the exchange highlights how structured approaches can support sustainable organisational change while still allowing flexibility in fast-moving environments. Across the discussion, the focus broadens into transformation leadership, enterprise architecture and the realities of embedding new ways of working. The guests reflect on aligning strategy with execution, balancing governance with agility and creating clarity during periods of uncertainty. Change management reappears later as a practical discipline that connects culture, systems and decision-making, offering valuable insight for leaders navigating digital transformation and long-term business change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is hosted by Sean Thompson and they are joined on the podcast by Sara Zollfrank Sparre, Senior Director, Lab & Studios at 3Shape, Michael Buch-Hansen, Program Director at Novo Nordisk, Preeti Pillai, Portfolio Manager Automation & IoT at Alfa Laval and Camilla Falk Jensen, Founder & Principal Consultant at Birdie Labs. The conversation explores strategy execution and what it takes to move from high level ambition to meaningful outcomes within complex organisations. The exchange highlights how leaders balance long term direction with day to day delivery while navigating change, scale and competing priorities. Across the discussion, themes such as strategic alignment, innovation, portfolio management and organisational focus are examined. Attention is given to how teams maintain momentum, adapt strategy over time and ensure execution remains connected to business value. Strategy execution returns later as a lens for understanding leadership decision making, transformation initiatives and sustainable growth in modern enterprises. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is hosted by Alex Robinson and they are joined on the podcast by Mark Karmar, Lead Big Data Engineer at Grundfos, Laura Jackie Andersen, VP, Data Platform & Enablement at Vestas, Ronni Luck, Head of Data Analytics Architecture at Nordea and Ivanna Jurkiv Ditlevsen, Manager, IT Development & Data at Novo Nordisk. The conversation explores modern data platforms and how organisations are moving from fragmented data silos towards more connected and scalable environments. The exchange highlights the importance of data architecture, integration access and governance when supporting analytics, reporting and business decision making across large enterprises. Across the discussion, themes such as cloud adoption, data enablement and operating at scale are examined, alongside the organisational challenges that come with platform transformation. Modern data platforms are revisited later as a foundation for trusted data, regulatory alignment and long term value creation within complex, data driven organisations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is hosted by Ben Wells and they are joined on the podcast by Christie Holm Kristensen, Partnership Manager for Open Banking Premium & ERP Integration at Danske Bank, Signe Mørkenborg Larsen, Head of SAP SuccessFactors & HCM at 2BM, Part of SOA People and Anne Norup Kviesgaard, Department Manager, Head of Service Denmark at Grundfos. The conversation explores Danish female leadership through a practical lens, looking at how leadership is shaped across banking, enterprise technology and global manufacturing. The exchange highlights career progression, organisational culture and the realities of leading teams in complex, fast moving environments. Across the discussion, the guests reflect on collaboration, digital transformation and people strategy, touching on topics such as open banking, ERP integration, human capital management and customer focused service models. Danish female leadership reappears later in the episode as a wider context for discussing inclusion, professional development and the future of leadership within Nordic businesses and international organisations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is hosted by Aodhfin Barbour and they are joined on the podcast by Claus Stovgaard, Head of Business Development at DHI Group, Jim Neble, ERP Manager at Kvik, Vladimir Lezhnev, ERP Project Manager at Assa Abloy Group, Jonas Egelund Bødkerholm, Senior Business Project Manager at Lopolight and Benjamin Sorensen, Lead Specialist at Systematic. The conversation explores how organisations can approach complex ERP implementation projects with greater structure and confidence. The exchange highlights the importance of clear planning, stakeholder alignment and strong governance when managing large-scale digital transformation initiatives across different business environments. The discussion also considers how practical frameworks, process optimisation and effective change management can support smoother system rollouts. Broader themes include improving collaboration between teams, reducing operational risk and ensuring technology investments deliver long-term value. By examining proven approaches to ERP implementation, the episode offers useful perspectives for leaders and project teams looking to strengthen their implementation playbook and achieve successful enterprise software outcomes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is hosted by Alex Robinson and they are joined on the podcast by Garima Singh, Chief Technology Officer at Pandora. The conversation explores what a future-ready technology enablement organisation looks like in an increasingly digital and fast-moving business environment. The exchange highlights how leadership, structure and strategic alignment influence the way technology teams support organisational goals while encouraging innovation and resilience. Broader themes include building strong collaboration between IT and the wider business, embedding digital transformation into everyday operations and ensuring technology platforms remain scalable and secure. The discussion also considers how governance, culture and long-term planning contribute to sustainable success. By examining high-level approaches to technology strategy and organisational design, the episode offers valuable perspectives for senior leaders and transformation teams aiming to develop a future-ready technology enablement organisation that can adapt to evolving market demands and competitive pressures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is hosted by Aodhfin Barbour and they are joined on the podcast by Aleksandra Matuszewska, Head of Digital Transformation, Martin Hansen-Nord, Senior Project Manager at M. Nord Consulting and Michael Kiuntke, Project Manager at Siemens Gamesa. The conversation explores leading with impact and how senior leaders can translate vision into meaningful action across complex organisations. The exchange highlights the importance of clarity, accountability and cultural alignment when driving change at scale. Across the discussion, broader themes such as leadership behaviours, decision making and stakeholder engagement are examined. Attention is given to balancing strategic intent with practical execution, as well as supporting teams through transformation and uncertainty. The episode also reflects on how leading with impact supports trust, momentum and sustainable results, offering insight into effective leadership, organisational change and making a tangible difference in modern enterprises. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is hosted by Aodhfin Barbour and they are joined on the podcast by Farhan Ali, Global Planning Optimisation Manager, Ibrahim Kara, Head of Global Distribution at Vestas, Michael Kiuntke, Project Manager at Siemens Gamesa, Thomas Maajberg Hansen, Business Analyst at Skifter Lastbil and Kim Christensen, Product Owner Transportation Management Systems at Stark Group. The conversation explores how modern supply chains are evolving through better use of data, cultural change and real time decision making. The exchange highlights the growing need for visibility, responsiveness and alignment across planning, logistics and operations. Across the discussion, broader themes such as analytics maturity, cross functional collaboration and digital tools are examined. Attention is given to how organisations balance long term optimisation with day to day execution, while adapting to disruption and complexity. The episode also reflects on how smarter supply chains support resilience, efficiency and informed decision making across global and regional networks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is hosted by Sean Thompson and they are joined on the podcast by Niki Mench, Director of Product Management, Jesper Poulsen-Hansen, Senior Product Management Lead at Ørsted, Pil Schack Bisbjerg, Consumer Solutions Senior Manager at Novo Nordisk and Olivier Gerey-Bak, Product Director at Spirii. The conversation explores the differences and overlaps between product ownership and product management, focusing on how responsibilities, decision making and accountability vary across organisations. The exchange highlights how product roles evolve depending on scale, maturity and business context. Across the discussion, broader themes such as agile ways of working, stakeholder alignment and value driven delivery are examined. The panel reflects on collaboration between technology, business and customer teams, as well as the skills needed to balance strategy with execution. The episode offers useful perspective on product ownership and product management within modern digital product organisations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is hosted by Sean Thompson and they are joined on the podcast by Anders Damm Brøndum, Vice President Head of Corporate & Commercial Technology at TV2 Denmark, Mads Brøgger, Senior Vice President at Norlys Energy and Ole Høegh Hansen, Program Manager / Digital Delivery Leader at Novo Nordisk. The conversation explores digital transformation and how large enterprises are adapting technology strategies to remain competitive in complex and regulated environments. The exchange highlights organisational change, leadership alignment and the role of technology in supporting long term business goals.Across the discussion, broader themes such as modern enterprise architecture, delivery models and cultural readiness are examined. Attention is given to balancing innovation with operational stability, as well as scaling digital initiatives across diverse teams and legacy systems. The episode also considers how digital transformation supports resilience, efficiency and sustainable growth, offering valuable insight into enterprise technology, digital leadership and strategic change within large organisations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is hosted by Aodhfin Barbour and they are joined on the podcast by Mathias Iversen, Process Engineer at WS Audiology, Emilie Møller Andersen, Supply Chain Manager at Modström HQ and Vidhi Chokhawala, Project Leader at Lotus Heating Systems. The conversation explores how careers are evolving in response to changing expectations around ambition, success and balance. Drawing on experience from engineering, supply chain and project leadership environments, the exchange highlights how professionals navigate growth while remaining grounded in their personal values. Across the discussion, broader themes such as decision-making, resilience and long-term perspective are examined in relation to modern working life. The dialogue reflects on how individuals can pursue meaningful progress without sacrificing wellbeing, particularly within fast-paced and demanding industries. By returning to careers later in the conversation, the episode offers thoughtful insight into sustainable ambition, professional development and adapting to the realities of today’s workplace. It provides listeners with reflective perspectives on building fulfilling paths that align purpose, performance and balance within contemporary organisations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is hosted by Ben Wells and they are joined on the podcast by Biola Reuther, SAP Application Manager at G4S Security Services, Dominika Szabó Taudorf, Area Director Enterprise Data Management at BEC Financial Technologies, Nanna Mertz, Head of Customer Operations at Pleo HQ and Dianna Buck, Head of Finance & Supply Chain M1 at Novo Nordisk. The conversation explores the evolving landscape of Danish female leadership and how organisations are adapting to shifting expectations, new operational demands and a more diverse professional environment. Together they reflect on the realities of modern leadership, touching on digital transformation, data-driven decision making and the dynamics of cross-functional collaboration. The exchange highlights how leaders at different stages of their careers navigate responsibility, resilience and strategic growth while maintaining a people-centred approach. The discussion also considers cultural influences on leadership development and the importance of creating inclusive spaces that support long-term talent sustainability. Throughout the episode the guests share perspectives that showcase how leadership in Denmark continues to adapt within an ever-changing business landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is hosted by Ben Wells and they are joined on the podcast by Jonas Prahl, Director of Project Management at FOSS Analytical and Sibi Varshan Manoharan, Head of Supply Network Readiness at Vestas. The conversation explores the pressures and opportunities shaping modern operations in Denmark, with a focus on how organisations navigate evolving expectations around efficiency and resilience in the supply chain. Both guests offer insight into the dynamics of cross-functional delivery, the realities of product industrialisation and the need for responsive planning frameworks that can adapt to rapid change. The exchange highlights the importance of building strong partnerships between engineering, production and logistics teams to ensure continuity across global networks. It also considers how data-driven decision making and structured readiness processes support more predictable outcomes in complex environments. As the discussion develops, themes around long-term capability building, technology adoption and operational scalability reinforce why effective supply chain leadership remains essential in today’s competitive landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is hosted by Aodhfin Barbour and they are joined on the podcast by Mikkel Fløj Lindegren, Chief Information Officer at Nellemann, Lasse Nadelmann, IT Chef at Bygma Gruppen, Michael Lykkegaard, Head of Operations at Syntegon A/S and Jeppe Sørensen, Agile Project Leader. The conversation explores how leaders can shape environments where people feel motivated, connected and able to excel. Drawing on varied organisational contexts, the guests discuss what it means to lead with purpose, emphasising clarity of direction, authentic communication and structures that enable teams to thrive. This opening exchange highlights how leadership mindsets influence collaboration and long-term resilience. Later the discussion turns to practical approaches for nurturing trust, supporting professional growth and sustaining momentum during periods of change. The exchange also considers how intentional leadership practices contribute to stronger cultures and more adaptive teams. Through these reflections the episode offers guidance for anyone seeking to strengthen their leadership approach while building teams that thrive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is hosted by Sean Thompson and they are joined on the podcast by Halei Liu, Lead UX Designer at Maersk, Dima Bykov, Product Design Director at Pleo HQ, Dora Makszy, Head of Design at Element Logic and Erlingur Bartels Jonsson, VP of UX & Design at Audience Project. The conversation explores how teams can improve collaboration through clearer communication models, shared rituals and a stronger connection between product, design and engineering. Together the guests reflect on the realities of modern product development, offering insight into how expectations, workflows and priorities can be aligned without slowing innovation. This opening discussion also highlights the cultural foundations needed to support effective aligning design and engineering teams across distributed organisations. Later the exchange highlights practical methods for building trust, accelerating decision making and reducing friction in day-to-day delivery. The guests also touch on evolving team structures, scaling challenges and the advantages of adopting adaptable frameworks that can support long-term product quality. The episode provides guidance for leaders and practitioners seeking to refine their ways of working while strengthening cross-disciplinary collaboration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.