Nicolai BANCK

Associate Consultant

Copenhagen, Denmark25 yrs 6 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in bridging strategy execution and human dynamics.
  • Proven track record in leading global transformations.
  • Specialized in operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic consultant specializing in operational excellence within healthcare and defense sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Project ManagementChange ManagementSupply Chain OperationsStrategic ThinkingOperational ExcellenceExecutive CoachingAnalysis

Other Skills

DefensePMORisikostyringRisikovurderingDriftsrisikostyringEnterprise Risk ManagementKommende teknologierForretningsstrategiStrategic RoadmapsKommunikationKnowledge SharingCentrale prรฆstationsindikatorerSupply Chain enablementTransformational projectsStakeholder Engagement

About

๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ด๐˜† ๐—ฒ๐˜…๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜‚๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜ ๐—ฎ ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฒ; ๐—ถ๐˜ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ ๐—ต๐˜‚๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฒ. In my career leading global transformations at companies like ๐—ก๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ผ ๐—ก๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ธ, ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ธ, and ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—น๐˜€๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ด, Iโ€™ve seen that even the most sophisticated roadmaps fail if they donโ€™t move beyond the spreadsheet. I specialize in bridging that gapโ€”aligning senior leadership, building psychological safety, and creating the clarity needed to navigate ambiguity. My approach combines the rigorous business logic of an ๐— ๐—•๐—” with the deep psychological insights of the ๐—œ๐—ก๐—ฆ๐—˜๐—”๐—— ๐—˜๐˜…๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜‚๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐— ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—–๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฒ (๐—˜๐— ๐—–). This allows me to address both the "hard" metrics of Operational Excellence and the "soft" dynamics of organizational culture. ๐— ๐˜† ๐—ง๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ง๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—น๐—ธ๐—ถ๐˜: ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—Ÿ๐—ผ๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ฐ: MBA-driven strategy & Supply Chain Transformation (CTSC). ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐˜€๐˜†๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ด๐˜†: Systemic coaching and behavioral insights from INSEAD. ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐— ๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ฑ: Lean/cLEANยฎ, SAFeยฎ Agility, and LEGOยฎ SERIOUS PLAYยฎ. ๐—›๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐—œ ๐—ฑ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜‚๐—ฒ: ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ฐ ๐—ง๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป: Architecting roadmaps that translate complex strategy into tangible results (e.g., 50% lead time reductions). ๐—ข๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—˜๐˜…๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ: Leveraging Lean methodologies to build scalable, waste-free systems that empower teams. ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฝ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด: Acting as a trusted advisor to VP/SVP levels, helping specialists transition into transformation champions. As an easy-going, high-energy leader, I thrive on curiosity and diverse perspectives. When Iโ€™m not driving operational excellence, Iโ€™m likely hosting my podcast, exploring the human side of leadership with industry experts. ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐˜โ€™๐˜€ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜: If you are looking to drive sustainable growth or discuss the future of organizational change, I am always open to a conversation. ๐Ÿ“ง nicolai.banck@gmail.com | ๐Ÿ“ž +45 93 85 67 84

Experience

25 yrs 6 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 6 mos
Average Tenure
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Current Experience

Idoc โ€“ design engineering & documentation

Principal Consultant

Jan 2026 โ€“ Present ยท 4 mos ยท Ballerup Municipality, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark ยท On-site

  • Principal Consultant to Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation ("DALO" - Forsvarsministeriets Material- og Indkรธbsstyrelse).
  • January 2026 - March 2026: Supporting the PMO of the Ground-Based Air Defense ('GBAD' - Jord-Baseret Luftforsvar) program with delivery, reporting and processes.
  • April 2026 - present day: Case officer in GBAD program LoE Operations.
DefenseProject ManagementChange ManagementPMORisikostyringRisikovurdering+2

Novo nordisk

cLEAN Partner to SVP of Global Supply Chain & Business Development

Jun 2024 โ€“ Jan 2026 ยท 1 yr 7 mos ยท Copenhagen Metropolitan Area ยท On-site

  • Drives and deploys the cLEAN/LEAN Supply System roadmap across the GSC&BD organization by partnering with senior leadership and acting as the hands-on role model for continuous improvement.
Kommende teknologierExecutive CoachingForretningsstrategiStrategic RoadmapsKommunikationStrategic Thinking+14

Demant

2 roles

Director, GMS

Oct 2022 โ€“ May 2024 ยท 1 yr 7 mos ยท On-site

  • Advised on Hoshin Kanri/Strategy Deployment for top customer priorities (sales and app development) in key markets (US, EU, DK/POL) and managed complex, cross-functional projects, while training and coaching Global Operations Leaders worldwide on the GMS See-Solve-Sustain approach.
Executive CoachingForretningsstrategiKommunikationStrategic ThinkingKnowledge SharingCentrale prรฆstationsindikatorer+11

GMS Senior Partner

Apr 2020 โ€“ Nov 2022 ยท 2 yrs 7 mos ยท On-site

  • As one of only two Global Manufacturing System (GMS) Senior Partner, I co-lead the Lean transformation Demant Global Operations and drive continuous process improvement across Demant Global Operations by coaching global leadership and challenging performance to meet strategic ambitions worldwide.
Executive CoachingForretningsstrategiKommunikationStrategic ThinkingKnowledge SharingCentrale prรฆstationsindikatorer+11

Next step consulting

Owner, Consultant

Oct 2019 โ€“ Apr 2020 ยท 6 mos ยท Copenhagen Metropolitan Area ยท Hybrid

  • - Independent confidential Lean coaching and consulting, focusing on the Senior Leaders and their teamsยด unique challenges, incl. workshop facilitation using LEGOยฎ SERIOUS PLAYยฎ-methodology.
Executive CoachingStrategic ThinkingChange ManagementStakeholder EngagementOperational ExcellenceStrategy

Danske bank

6 roles

Garden leave

Jul 2019 โ€“ Sep 2019 ยท 2 mos

Lead Consultant, Customer Service Delivery

Dec 2018 โ€“ Jun 2019 ยท 6 mos

  • - Consultant and coach to senior Leaders (Director, VP and SVP level) within Customer Service Delivery Business Units on A3 PPS and Strive CX Operational Management within Daily Banking, Financing, Transactional Banking, Anti Money Laundering, Life, Pension and Private Wealth and Markets.
Strategic ThinkingChange ManagementStakeholder EngagementOperationsOperational ExcellenceStrategy+1

Lead Consultant, Customer Service Delivery

May 2018 โ€“ Dec 2018 ยท 7 mos

  • - Consultant and coach to senior Leaders within Fraud Management within STRIVE, which is Danske Bankโ€™s Operations Management System and is our way to constantly improve customer experience, shareholder value and employee engagement.
Strategic ThinkingChange ManagementStakeholder EngagementOperational ExcellenceStrategyFinancial Metrics

Lead Consultant, Service Delivery Transformation

Apr 2018 โ€“ May 2018 ยท 1 mo

  • - Consultant and coach to senior Leaders within Personal Banking and Business Banking Operations within STRIVE, which is Danske Bankโ€™s Operations Management System and is our way to constantly improve customer experience, shareholder value and employee engagement.
Strategic ThinkingChange ManagementStakeholder EngagementOperational ExcellenceStrategyFinancial Metrics

Programme Manager, Service Delivery Transformation

Dec 2017 โ€“ Apr 2018 ยท 4 mos

  • - Consultant and coach to senior Leaders within Personal Banking and Business Banking Operations within STRIVE, which is Danske Bankโ€™s Operations Management System and is our way to constantly improve customer experience, shareholder value and employee engagement.
Executive CoachingStrategic ThinkingChange ManagementStakeholder EngagementOperational ExcellenceStrategy+1

Programme Manager, Operational Excellence

Sep 2017 โ€“ Dec 2017 ยท 3 mos

  • - Consultant and coach to senior Leaders within Personal Banking and Business Banking Operations within STRIVE, which is Danske Bankโ€™s Operations Management System and is our way to constantly improve customer experience, shareholder value and employee engagement.
Executive CoachingStrategic ThinkingChange ManagementStakeholder EngagementOperational ExcellenceStrategy+1

Novo nordisk

Senior cLEANยฎ Consultant - Devices & Supply Chain Management

Aug 2015 โ€“ Sep 2017 ยท 2 yrs 1 mo ยท Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark ยท On-site

  • I facilitate and coach senior and middle management on Lean leadership and continuous improvement practices, while developing cLEANยฎ capabilities and providing technical leadership and coordination for major improvement projects across Devices & Supply Chain.
Executive CoachingStrategic ThinkingChange ManagementStakeholder EngagementOperational ExcellenceStrategy+1

Lean coaching group

Lean Coach

Jan 2015 โ€“ Jul 2015 ยท 6 mos ยท Russia

  • Coaching to top and middle management and shop floor staff of clients, specifically RosAtom in Nizhniy Novgorod and Moscow.
Executive CoachingStrategic ThinkingChange ManagementProblem SolvingStakeholder EngagementOperations+2

Novo nordisk

2 roles

cLEAN(r) Partner for SDK Finished Products, 25A

May 2013 โ€“ Dec 2014 ยท 1 yr 7 mos

  • Continuously developing cLEAN(r) mindset in Building 25A and drive improvement of cLEAN(r) behavior to solve business challenges across Site Denmark, working in Finished Products and Aseptic Production, building 25A.
Executive CoachingStrategic ThinkingChange ManagementStakeholder EngagementOperationsOperational Excellence+4

Senior cLEAN(ยฎ Leadership Consultant for central cLEANยฎ Office

May 2011 โ€“ Apr 2013 ยท 1 yr 11 mos

  • I coach line managers daily on setting up and utilizing LEAN shop floor management elements (like performance boards and problem-solving) and develop cLEANยฎ concepts, having previously served as a cLEANยฎ Operations shopfloor coach.
Executive CoachingStrategic ThinkingChange ManagementStakeholder EngagementOperationsOperational Excellence+1

Carlsberg group

Group Lean Manager

Jul 2010 โ€“ May 2011 ยท 10 mos ยท Copenhagen Metropolitan Area

  • As Group Lean Manager focusing mainly on Northern and Western Europe, I support the continuous improvement agenda for operations in the breweries and together with local lean managers transform Carlsberg breweries using Carlsberg Lean methods and processes.
Executive CoachingStrategic ThinkingChange ManagementStakeholder EngagementOperationsOperational Excellence+1

A.p. moller - maersk

4 roles

Facilitation and Coaching Manager, Process Excellence Academy

Jan 2009 โ€“ Jul 2010 ยท 1 yr 6 mos

  • I am responsible for facilitating Process Excellence (PEX) workshops and developing internal PEX Belt coaching and workshop facilitation capabilities within Maersk.
Executive CoachingStrategic ThinkingChange ManagementOperationsOperational ExcellenceStrategy

Implementation Manager, Process Excellence

Jan 2008 โ€“ Jan 2009 ยท 1 yr

  • I managed Forecasting & Allocation and Process Excellence projects (e.g., Bunker Management) at Maersk Line, leading cross-functional teams (5-20) by coaching work stream leaders and facilitating optimization workshops.
Executive CoachingStrategic ThinkingChange ManagementStrategy

Sale and Marketing Manager, EMEA

Promoted

Jan 2007 โ€“ Jan 2008 ยท 1 yr

  • - Responsible for sales and marketing activities relating to the SEA-Mateโ„ข product line in Europe, including sales canvassing.
Strategic ThinkingChange ManagementStrategy

Project Manager, Group Oil Trading

Jan 2003 โ€“ Jan 2007 ยท 4 yrs

  • As a Project Manager in Group Oil Trading, I led the development of state-of-the-art mobile SEA-Mateโ„ข Elemental Analyzer and Blending-on-Board equipment with North American and U.K. teams, and analyzed fuel economics and logistics to drive efficiency, establish new strategic partnerships, and create product supply points.
Change Management

Volvo construction equipment

Internal consultant

Jan 2002 โ€“ Jan 2003 ยท 1 yr ยท Moscow, Moscow City, Russia

  • - Led a business development project for Volvo Motor Grader product line for the Russian market, resulting in a business plan, including acquisition candidates, local assembly of vehicles and strategic business partnerships.
Strategic ThinkingChange ManagementOperational Excellence

Berendsen

Executive Assistant (EA) to the European Managing Director

Jan 1999 โ€“ Jan 2000 ยท 1 yr ยท Copenhagen Metropolitan Area

  • - Supported the European managing director with key data and analysis on special projects and selected operations during turn-around and following divestment of European business organization.
Strategic ThinkingChange ManagementStrategy

Copenhagen business school

Industrial Researcher

Jan 1998 โ€“ Jan 1999 ยท 1 yr

  • โ€ข Researched and identified current business trends within target industries, focusing on business strategies within fast moving consumer goods for Dr. Per Jenster. (part-time)
Strategic ThinkingChange ManagementStrategy

Forsvarets efterretningstjeneste (fe)

Junior case officer

May 1997 โ€“ Jul 1998 ยท 1 yr 2 mos ยท On-site

  • โ€ข Analyzed security issues in specific geographic areas, resulting in scenario planning and recommendations to the Danish Defense Intelligence Service.
Change Management

Forsvaret

First Lieutenant / Operations Officer

Aug 1993 โ€“ Aug 1996 ยท 3 yrs ยท On-site

  • Served line duty as Tactical Control Officer in a surface-to-air missiles squadron (542), responsible for Tactical Air Operations, and training at squadron level (60 employees).
  • Served line duty at Danish Air Force Sergeantโ€™s School, responsible for planning and execution of field exercises, instructor in military conduct and effective team combat strategies.
AnalysisPolitical AnalysisEconomic AnalysisNational Security

Education

INSEAD

IN-BOARD Nordic Academy 2024

Aug 2024 โ€“ Dec 2026

Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)

Certification in Transformation for Supply Chain (CTSC) โ€” Manage the end-to-end supply chain transformation

Jan 2025 โ€“ Jul 2025

INSEAD

Master's degree โ€” Executive Master in Change (Wave 36)

Sep 2021 โ€“ Sep 2023

Mannaz | Kurser, uddannelser og konsulentydelser

EMCC Senior Practicioner level โ€” Systemic coaching

Jan 2018 โ€“ Jan 2019

Danske Bank

Banking and Risk Management

Jan 2018 โ€“ Jan 2018

Scrum Alliance / Danske Bank

Certified Agile Leadership I

Jan 2018 โ€“ Jan 2018

Danske Bank

Leading Others

Jan 2018 โ€“ Jan 2018

SingularityU Nordic

Customer Experience Practitioner

Jan 2018 โ€“ Jan 2018

Finans Instituttet

Banking and Risk Management

Jan 2018 โ€“ Jan 2018

Makoto / Implement Consulting Group

Lean Tour Japan โ€” Toyota Production System in practice

Jan 2017 โ€“ Jan 2017

Mannaz | Kurser, uddannelser og konsulentydelser

Systemic coaching (ffered by Attractor)

Jan 2014 โ€“ Present

Process Management Institute (PMI)

Process Excellence Black Belt โ€” Process Excellence Black Belt

Jan 2009 โ€“ Jan 2009

Corporate Creativity Associates

6 Hats certified trainer

Jan 2009 โ€“ Jan 2009

Process Management International (PMI)

Process Excellence Green Belt โ€” Process Excellence Green Belt

Jan 2008 โ€“ Jan 2008

Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

Master of Business Administration (MBA) โ€” International Management

Jan 2000 โ€“ Jan 2001

Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

Summer School (FUHU) โ€” Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

Jan 2000 โ€“ Jan 2000

Copenhagen Business School

Bachelorโ€™s Degree

Aug 1996 โ€“ Jun 1999

Rungsted Gymnasium

Gymnasium / High School โ€” English / Math / Social Studies

Jan 1990 โ€“ Jan 1993

Mediapolis High School

High School Diploma

Sep 1989 โ€“ May 1990

Frederiksborg Byskole

Primary education

Jun 1989 โ€“ Present

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