Kasper Tjørntved Davidsen

CEO

Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark23 yrs 2 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • Spearheaded AI transformations with tangible ROI.
  • CIO of the year finalist 2024.
  • Led introduction of first GenAI customer-facing robot in Denmark.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech executive specializing in AI-driven transformation and strategic leadership.

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Skills

Core Skills

AiBusiness TransformationIt TransformationBusiness Strategy

Other Skills

Customer ExperienceRevenue GrowthCost ReductionTech TransformationIntegrationCost ManagementStrategic LeadershipChange LeadershipITILChange ManagementProgram ManagementOutsourcingIT StrategyIT Service ManagementCoaching

About

Available for board and advisory services in non-competing relations. [AI, Transformation, Security, Operations, Leadership] Internationally experienced executive with 5+ years of ExCo, EVP as CIO & CTO with speciality in finance sector (Banking, Payments, Insurance and Pension) both in noted companies, and private equity. Nets / NexiGroup / Topdanmark / IF Insurance / Danske Bank CAIO frontrunner at largest bank in Denmark, spearheading AI transformations with tangible ROI, increased revenue, decreased cost and increased customer satisfaction. Commercial, technology and transformation oriented executive with strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Delivering real value via operational, tactical and strategic implementation of AI for long term sustainable effects. Board experience (certified), (payments, insurance, development), and as member of CBS executive board faculty, educating upcoming board members in the importance of transformation, DORA, security with speciality in AI.

Experience

Danske bank

Chief AI Officer (CAIO) & Head of GenAI

Jun 2025Present · 9 mos · Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

Kraftvaerk

Advisory Board Member

Jan 2025Present · 1 yr 2 mos · Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

  • As a member of the Kraftvaerk Advisory board I help with;
  • Advising executive leadership at Kraftvaerk on tech, leadership, and product development strategies.
  • Bringing valuable market insights and customer perspectives to the advisory board room discussions.
  • Collaborated with the team to enhance market understanding and drive innovation in the company.
  • Advising on AI trends

Cbs bestyrelsesuddannelserne

Faculty Member CBS Executive Board Education

Jan 2025Present · 1 yr 2 mos

  • As a part of the faculty I help with;
  • Educate CBS Executive Board Education participants on tech topics, especially AI, to enhance their boardroom readiness.
  • Help develop and delivered engaging curriculum to enhance participants' understanding of AI applications in business.
  • Collaborated with industry experts to create real-world case studies for hands-on learning experiences.

Dansk sundhedssikring

Board Member

Jan 2024Dec 2024 · 11 mos · Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

  • As a part of the board of directors, I assisted OONA Health and Dansk Sundhedssikring with;
  • Supervision and advisory to OONA health and Dansk Sundhedssikring with company operations and development.
  • Collaborated with board members to strategize and manage company growth.
  • Contributed to decision-making processes and provided valuable insights for business development.
  • Caretook board requirements as member of a professional BoD

Topdanmark

CIO, EVP, ExCo - Chief Information Officer

Jan 2023Jun 2025 · 2 yrs 5 mos · København, Hovedstaden, Danmark

  • CIO of the year finalist 2024
  • Spearheaded the introduction of the first GenAI customer-facing robot in the financial sector in Denmark and insurance in Europe, TopGPT, alongside multiple other AI solutions. Increasing revenue, decreasing cost, and increasing digital promotor scores
  • Led integration and creation of bottom-up synergy case for combined Topdanmark/IF group outlining multi year plan for tech-transformation, including synergies, and cost to achieve
  • Led the migration and construction of new data centers with a hybrid cloud setup, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Achieved the highest security posture in the industry through strategic initiatives.
  • Integrated the acquisition of OONA health/Dansk sundhedssikring, showcasing strong merger and acquisition skills.
  • Divested life company, and moved legacy platforms, infrastructure and applications into a full cloud datacenter
  • Doubled far-shoring
  • Increased employee satisfaction and motivation in times of integration, change and transformation

Nets group

4 roles

CTO, EVP, ExCo - Chief Technology Officer

Nov 2020Jan 2023 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Part of the Executive Committee, reporting to CEO of Nets
  • Managed all payment platforms, enabling 10+ Bn transactions yearly
  • Led integration of 3 companies into 1 singular entity totalling 12.000+ employees
  • Managed Nets technology stack and corporate IT stack for Nexi Group, ensuring 24/7 operations and high availability services, development and ideation
  • Led architecture and security initiatives, on security for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd line support.

Group Senior Vice President (SVP) - Group IT (EMEA)

Promoted

Oct 2019Nov 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Led integration of IT across European companies/divisions, ensuring unification and alignment of cross-corporate IT.
  • Managed IT outsourcing for 3rd party vendors, operation, and managed services through SIAM office.
  • Oversaw demand and delivery management, aligning supply from Technology divisions towards customers, business, and projects.

SVP, Group Senior Vice President - Group IT Operations

Jun 2018Dec 2019 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Achieved 99.997% up-time on core payment processing platform in 2018 and 100% up-time in 2019.
  • Managed a budget of EUR m100+ and oversaw 300+ resources across Europe for Nets Group IT Operations.
  • Led global operations, network operations, projects, service transition, SIAM, and M&A technical integration team.

SVP, Group Senior Vice President - Technology Transformations

Jan 2018Jun 2018 · 5 mos

  • Led the Strategy and M&A, Portfolio Management and Governance, and Executive Reporting offices to successfully transition and transform Nets Group Technology.
  • Completed the technology strategy, value creation plan, and economic period plan, ensuring a smooth transformation process.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and efficiency in technology transformations at Nets Group.

Mercury processing services international

Supervisory Board

Oct 2020Jan 2023 · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Supervisory Board member
  • Two tier board – non executive
  • Mercury Processing Services International

Shift | executive consulting

Owner

Jul 2017Present · 8 yrs 8 mos · Copenhagen

  • Through this vessel I provide a few select services mainly;
  • Providing CxO level advisory services to consultancy companies, private equity firms, and market research companies in the Nordics.
  • Specialized in AI, GenAI, ML trends, technology choices, market trends, key players analysis, and governance structures.
  • Advised on processes, governance, and CxO level transformation strategies for enhancing value creation.

Leman

CIO, EVP, ExCo - Chief Information Officer

Oct 2016Dec 2017 · 1 yr 2 mos · Copenhagen Area, Denmark

  • Led the complete professionalization of IT mindset, focusing on value and customer needs.
  • Reduced opex costs by 12% while transforming the digital offerings and IT organization.
  • Implemented new security standards, including a full assessment of current risks.
  • Helped create new products, consolidate core platforms, and build global platforms to support offices from San Francisco to Helsinki

Kmd

7 roles

VP - Group IT ( bCIO)

Promoted

Jan 2014Sep 2016 · 2 yrs 8 mos

  • Led a team of 85 FTE and 5 managers in overseeing key areas of Corporate IT at KMD and its subsidiaries.
  • Managed Business Intelligence, SAP Operations, Project Management, Infrastructure, Vendor Management, and more.
  • Implemented global delivery channels in Poland and India, enhancing operational efficiency and collaboration.
  • Spearheaded software and security management initiatives, ensuring data protection and system integrity.

Director - Core & Critical Operations.

Jan 2013Jan 2014 · 1 yr

  • Managed KMD's Mainframe platform core operations including incidents, problems, change, and service requests.
  • Oversaw z/OS Systems programmers, Storage Management, Applications/CICS, SA, and TWS Multiplatform administrations.
  • Successfully led a LEAN transformational program resulting in increased productivity and efficiency within the department.

Head of Technology Services & Storage & Backup

Jan 2012Jan 2013 · 1 yr

  • Developed technological roadmaps and evaluations for enterprise architecture services.
  • Led storage and backup initiatives for Mainframe, Windows, and Linux systems.
  • Implemented strategies to optimize storage and backup processes for efficiency and reliability.

Head of technology department - ITIL Procesowner. Mainframe & ITIL Capacity Manager

Jan 2010Jan 2012 · 2 yrs

  • Led a team of 9 employees in managing Mainframe Storage and backup solutions for high-profile clients in the private and public sectors.
  • Spearheaded offshoring initiatives to optimize MF storage operations and enhance cost-efficiency.
  • Successfully implemented technological strategies within MF Storage and Capacity Management, resulting in improved client satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Strategic Program Manager for Group CIO

Jan 2009Jan 2010 · 1 yr

  • As a Strategic Program Manager, I had the responsibility of several critical strategic areas.
  • Business development across 5 BU's
  • Strategy conceptualizing, and development on BU and SBU levels.
  • Responsible for the operationalization of our strategies in the form of Projects, managed in a Strategic Portfolio. At the end of 2010 the portfolio had 21 strategic projects linked directly to the SBU strategy, with top management as the sponsor group.
  • Project lead for the start up of our offshoring initiative - offshoring a large number of FTEs.
  • Lead in developing our cost saving initiatives (Plan 2015) on BU level.

Executive Assistant for Group CIO

Jan 2008Jan 2009 · 1 yr

  • Developed strategies and financial forecasts for business development projects at KMD.
  • Led offshoring startup initiatives and served as the Project & Program lead for various key projects.
  • Collaborated with the Group CIO to create operational forecasts and budget forecasts for the organization.

Marketing Consultant, Student aid.

Jan 2007Jan 2008 · 1 yr

  • Did all the stuff nobody else wanted to do, and was happy to do it.

Vvf amba

IT Technician

Jan 2003Jan 2007 · 4 yrs

  • Responsible for building clients, servers and maintaining the operational setup.

Education

INSEAD

Executive Management Program

Jun 2021Dec 2021

Syddansk Universitet - University of Southern Denmark

Master of Science - MS — International Management (Cand. Merc)

Jan 2006Jan 2008

Syddansk Universitet - University of Southern Denmark

Bachelor's degree — Economics

Jan 2003Jan 2006

DTU - Technical University of Denmark

Executive Development Program — Organizational Leadership

Jan 2016Jan 2016

Executive Master in Negotiation

Executive Master — Negotiation

Jan 2011Jan 2011

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