Peter Søndergaard Andersen

Resilience is not just about defence – it’s also about building a stronger society and economy Today, my op-ed was published in Jyllands-Posten with a clear message: security is not a cost – it’s the foundation for Denmark’s future strength. As Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen recently underlined, Denmark is being targeted by hybrid attacks. The question is no longer if, but when the next one comes whether it is through drones or cyber-attacks. Denmark was among the first countries to digitalise — giving us a head start. But early leadership also means parts of our infrastructure are now first-generation and increasingly vulnerable to evolving hybrid threats. We must act now, and I’m calling for the Minister for Resilience and Preparedness, Torsten Schack Pedersen, to bring together public and private actors across sectors responsible for critical infrastructure, so we can coordinate efforts and strengthen our national resilience. Under Denmark’s new NATO agreement, we will invest 5% of GDP annually by 2035, including 1.5% for defence and security-related initiatives. This is a historic opportunity to reinforce our digital backbone – the infrastructure that keeps our society running. Just as schools were once designed to serve as hospitals in times of crisis, today’s investments in cybersecurity and digital infrastructure must provide security in crisis and value in peace. Now is the time to launch a second wave of digitalisation – upgrading our foundations, increasing robustness, and freeing resources for welfare, innovation, and competitiveness. If we invest wisely, Denmark can become one of Europe’s most resilient and innovative societies. Because resilience isn’t just an expense – it’s a strategic advantage in an uncertain world. 👉 Read the full op-ed here: https://lnkd.in/egG6qemK

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I have shared my thoughts with Computerworld Danmark on employee retention and how we at KMD create a place people want to stay.   More and more colleagues choose to continue their journey with us, and that brings stability to the benefit of our teams and customers. Together with new talent who add fresh perspectives, this balance enables us to develop IT solutions that make a real difference in society.   One reason colleagues choose to stay is that we actively listen. Every single week, we ask our 2,800 employees how they're doing and what we can do to improve their wellbeing and motivation. This gives leaders early insights that make it possible to address issues before they turn into reasons for leaving.   Some colleagues will still move on to new challenges. That is a natural part of a dynamic labor market. We make sure to part on good terms and to learn from every transition. Link to the article here (in Danish) https://lnkd.in/dhUEuerx

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I’m proud to share the latest insights from our McKinsey Helsinki team, also featured in today’s Helsingin Sanomat.   We found that Finland’s large-cap companies are growing at less than half the pace of their international peers — a growth gap that could amount to €100 billion for the economy. What’s holding them back? Limited ambition, underinvestment, and cultural barriers that hinder speed and innovation.   But there’s a way forward. Owners, boards, and management teams have a pivotal opportunity to reignite growth and reshape Finland’s economic trajectory. By making bold choices, large corporations can reclaim their role as drivers of national prosperity. Link to the full report and Helsingin Sanomat news in the comments. 🔗

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What does a day in the life of a Future Financial Professional look like? Three of our talented trainees share their experiences. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dRbQ394W Christoffer Stenius on the ESG & Structured Finance Tools team helps develop applications that support our sustainability-linked loans. 💡 "The real reward comes from the daily intellectual challenge of solving problems and building effective bridges between technology and business," he says. Kerkko Konola focuses on interest rate hedging offers and pricing on the Derivatives Coverage Finland desk. 💡 "The most intense moments are when we are in the middle of making a deal with a customer and we must simultaneously talk with the customer and handle live market data," he says. Titus Kokko on the Business Risk Control (BRC) team performs key controls and analyses transaction data. 💡 "I have noticed that I have been able to take on more responsibility and ownership in BRC's controls already during my first 2-months at Nordea Markets," he says. Read their stories and career tips. #FutureFinanceProfessional #FinanceInternship #Nordea

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