About FLA Leadership
Meet the team
Management team
FLA is on a mission to increase cognitive diversity in top management. FLA is run by over 80 volunteers with a mission to fostering a stronger pipeline for cognitively diverse leaders and supported by best-selling leadership authors and top CEOs from some of the most prestigious companies.
Maria Anker Andersen
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
Eline Guldager Gernow
Chief Marketing Officer & Expansion Lead
Sofia Bang Frydkjær
Chief Strategy Officer
Sara Elgaard
Chief Technology Officer
Camilla Sbeihi
Head of People & Culture – CPH
Emilie I. Backmann
Head of Funding & Partnerships (NAT)
Hannah Robinson
Head of Funding & Partnerships (INT)
Hakeem W. Mutuku
Head of Legal
Maria Pilar
Leadership & Operations Lead
Maëva Doorhyée
Head of Events
Ditte Tange Rasmussen
Head of Student Operations
Danyi Ye
Marketing Team Lead – CPH + AAR
Mathilde Bøge
Co-Head of Student Ambassadors
Kamille Nørgaard
Co-Head of Student Ambassadors
Julie Kaae Carlsen
Head of FLA Active
Thiago Alves
Finance Expansion Partner
Caroline S. Bache
Head of Aarhus
Nelly Bebawy
Head of People & Culture, AAR
Mathilde Bang
Head of Active, AAR
Anne L. Aarup
Head of Student Operations, AAR
Sara Gamst
Head of Professionals Operations, AAR
Diya Rashed
Head of Events, AAR
Josefine Skov
Head of Ambassadors, AAR
Militza Latapí Thygesen
Head of Aalborg
Antonia R. Lynggaard
Head of Professional Development, AAL
Irina Suvorova
Head of Students, Odense
Roxana
Head of Malmø
Tine Vranken
Head of Brussel
Frederikke Nexø
Head of Oslo
FLA Executive Advisory Board
Mette Louise Kaagaard
CEO of Microsoft Denmark & Iceland
With extensive experience in the technology sector, she has a proven track record of leading digital transformation and driving strategic growth. Her leadership is characterized by a strong focus on innovation, customer-centric solutions, and fostering inclusive workplace cultures. Mette is recognized for her ability to navigate complex business landscapes and deliver impactful results.
Britta Korre Stenholdt
CEO of STARK Denmark
Britta brings more than eight years of leadership experience to the position. Before stepping into the role of CEO, she served as the Chief Sales Officer at STARK and has a wealth of expertise in business strategy, B2B, and commercial disciplines. In addition to her role at STARK, Britta serves on the board of InstallatørGruppen, holds the position of Vice Chair and board member at DI – Dansk Industri, DI Byggeri, and presides as Chair in DI Handel.
Brian Mikkelsen
CEO of Dansk Erhverv, Board Member, and Former Danish Minister of Justice, Culture, and Business.
Brian Mikkelsen is the CEO of Dansk Erhverv, where he is engaged in making Denmark the best place for businesses. He brings great experience from more than 24 years in Danish politics, having served as Minister of Justice, Culture, and Business. In addition to his executive role, Brian serves on the boards of PensionDanmark, ATP, and other key organizations. His leadership is marked by a commitment to improving business conditions in Denmark and he also holds a Master’s Degree from the University of Copenhagen.
Ida B. Kongsted
CEO of Dansk Selskab for Virksomhedsledelse (VL Groups)
Ida Bratting Kongsted is the CEO of Dansk Selskab for Virksomhedsledelse (VL Groups), where she leads efforts to promote responsible leadership and foster dialogue among top business and political leaders in Denmark. With extensive board experience and a commitment to sustainable business practices, she plays a key role in shaping leadership development. Ida’s educational background includes an Executive Management Programme from INSEAD, a program at The Wharton School, and a Board Governance certification from CBS, along with an HD(O) from Copenhagen Business School.
Gertie Find Laerkholm
Managing Partner of BCG Denmark
Gertie Find Laerkholm is the Managing Partner of BCG Denmark, with over 12 years at Boston Consulting Group. She specializes in transforming global consumer and retail businesses, combining strategic insights with hands-on execution. Her leadership style is deeply rooted in care, diversity, and an international perspective shaped by time spent in China, India, the UK, and Australia. Gertie holds an MBA from London Business School and has prior leadership experience at A.P. Moller – Maersk across various regions.
Jan Simonsen
Country General Manager at Salesforce Denmark.
Jan Simonsen is the Country General Manager for Salesforce Denmark, leading the team since 2023. With over two decades of experience in executive leadership, he has previously held senior positions at Oracle and IBM. Jan specializes in sales execution, business optimization, and organizational change, having driven high-performance teams and strategic growth initiatives across industries. His education includes an MBA from Henley Business School and leadership programs at Harvard Business School.
Partners & collaborations
Did you know we’ve collaborated with numerous companies across various industries, from consulting to banking? If you’re interested in hiring us for a workplace talk, purchasing team memberships, or co-hosting an event with us, please contact us here.
FLA partners
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