Value creation

Drive business growth by increasing Employee Engagement, Developing Leaders and Top Talent and reducing Turnover.

Building Thriving Workforces Through Strategic HR Leadership

Leveraging 30+ years of global HR expertise across diverse industries like pharmaceuticals, bioscience, and beverages, I bring a proven solutions-oriented approach to your organization. My experience as an executive leader in listed international companies has honed my ability to thrive in a multicultural environment and foster strong collaboration across borders.

Consider me your trusted advisor, coach, and sparring partner

I’ll be by your side to guide you and your team through personal and professional development. I offer expertise in sharpening talent and leadership skills, supporting you during organizational changes, mergers & acquisitions, and facilitating conflict resolution. My goal is to empower you and your team to achieve the ambitious goals you’ve set for yourselves and your organization.

Beyond HR, Weaving Sustainability & Communication

My expertise extends beyond core HR functions. I bring experience spearheading initiatives in sustainability and internal communications. This unique blend allows me to create a holistic approach to talent management and organizational development. My experience in sustainability helps ensure your HR strategies align with your environmental and social goals, while my internal communications expertise fosters transparency and engagement within your workforce. In addition to this, I bring valuable experience with governance at both the management and board level.

 Who I am

I see myself as a trusted advisor and coach, known for my honesty, directness, and commitment to achieving tangible results.
My passion lies in creative problem-solving and finding the right balance between organizational needs and individual aspirations.

Strategic HR Business Partnering – Coaching – Talent Development – Sustainability – Internal communications

My core focus is:

Unlocking Your Leadership Potential

Be Authentic, Be Inspiring. Great leaders are not just skilled, they’re inspiring. I can help you on your journey to become a more effective leader.

Change Navigation

I can support you in guiding your team(‘s) through transitions that may be challenging to ensure a smooth and positive experience for everyone.

Filling a critical role?

As an external partner, I bring an unbiased perspective to the selection process. Leverage my analysis of test data and interview feedback to identify the perfect fit. Objective insights ensure you make a confident final decision.

Empowering Leaders & Teams

I provide coaching and development programs to equip leaders with the skills to build and inspire high-performing teams.

Strategic HR Leadership

I collaborate with you to translate HR goals into actionable plans, ensuring practical implementation and measurable impact.

Fostering a Thriving Work Culture

My focus on communication, engagement, and well-being creates a positive and productive work environment where employees feel valued.

Identifying and nurturing high-potential employees and talents​

I can support your organization in designing targeted Talent training programs to bridge skill gaps and enhance capabilities. 

Shaping your culture

I can guide you through the process of creating or refining your organizational values, ensuring they resonate with your employees and support your long-term goals

Onboarding Leaders and engaging employees in your sustainability
initiatives

Equip leaders with the knowledge and skills to effectively communicate and champion your sustainability initiatives and connect employees to your sustainability goals and empower them to contribute.

Contact Me

+45 20 81 71 03
kirklisbeth@gmail.com

Address:

Thorsvej 17,
4060 Kirke Såby

Career

2019-2024 SVP, Global People & Organisation (HR, Sustainability and Internal
Communications) in ALK. Reporting to the CEO and part of Board of Management.

ALK is a global allergy solutions company, with a wide range of allergy treatments, products and services
that meet the unique needs of allergy sufferers, their families and healthcare professionals. Pioneering in
allergy research for more than 100 years. ALK is present in 46 countries in the world and around 2.4 million
people worldwide are using our products. ALK is one of the world’s largest makers of allergy immunotherapy
products (also known as ‘allergy vaccines’).

2016-2019 Group HR Director in Royal Unibrew, Reporting to the CEO and part of the management team.

Royal Unibrew produces, markets, sells and distributes quality beverages. Royal Unibrew focus on branded
products within beer, malt and soft drinks, including soda water, mineral water and fruit juices as well as cider
and long drinks (RTD). Royal Unibrew is as a leading regional player in a number of markets in Western and
Eastern Europe and in the international malt drinks markets. The main markets comprise primarily Denmark,
Finland, Italy and Germany as well as Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia. The international malt drinks markets
comprise a number of established markets in the Caribbean and major cities in Europe and North America
as well as emerging markets in Africa, Central America and South America.

2006-2016 Director, HR Business Partners and Development in Chr. Hansen. Reporting to the EVP, Stakeholder Relations.

Chr. Hansen was founded in 1874 by the Danish pharmacist Christian D. A. Hansen who invented an
industrial process to extract rennet for cheese making. The company was a microbial powerhouse that
developed natural ingredient solutions for the food, nutritional, pharmaceutical and agricultural industries. Its
unique microbial and fermentation technology platforms and collection of around 50,000 microbial strains
helped it meet its commitment to grow a better world. Naturally

2000-2006 Senior Specialist, Global HR in Lundbeck. Reporting to the SVP, HR.

Lundbeck is a biopharmaceutical company focused exclusively on neuroscience. Lundbeck discover,
develop, and commercialize treatments that improve the lives of people affected by neurological and
psychiatric diseases. As a focused innovator, Lundbeck strive for our research and development programs to
tackle some of the most complex challenges. Lundbeck develop transformative medicines targeting people
for whom there are few, if any, treatment options. In Lundbeck there are 5,600 employees in more than 50
countries, and the products are available in more than 100 countries. Lundbeck has research facilities in
Denmark and the United States, and the production facilities are located in Denmark, France, and Italy.

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