Jan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 3 mos · Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark · Hybrid

• My role as Vice-Chair for Denmark has three main components:
• 1. Co-develop and execute India-focused projects and events in the Nordic region that create impact
• 2. Engage with stakeholders, including political decision makers in DK and EU, with interest in India
• 3. Sparring with founder and chairman Sujit Nair and the Ex Com

Oct 2020 – Present · 5 yrs 6 mos · Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

• Highly specialized and hands-on consulting firm bridging Nordic companies to three specifc markets: India, Japan and Brazil. Highly varied and diverse markets, but the common denominator is that these markets hold a high potential for Nordic brands and solutions, but with massive entry barriers and complexities as well, requiring a lot of guidance to avoid pitfalls and reach succeed.
• By leveraging hands-on project execution experience and networks from 10+ years experience on-the-ground in each of the markets, and Nordic and local linguistic and cultural skills, we assist with strategy design and efficient implementation, business development, commercial partnerships, HR, M&A, finance, compliance related issues and fundraising.

Jul 2019 – Present · 6 yrs 9 mos

• Member of Group 97 that was created for Danish executives in India as a forum to strengthen the network as well as to obtain and share knowledge and best practices.
• The Danish Management Society (VL) has around 4,000 members, organised into network groups of 30–40 members each, also called “VL Groups”. The groups are created according to members’ geographical affiliation, but also across industries in the public and private sectors.

Feb 2019 – Oct 2020 · 1 yr 8 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Based on the lack of a thorough platform to efficiently assist Danish SME's into the Indian market, I was part of the consortium (as DI India) that developed and raised funds for the first-of-its-kind accelerator platform for the Indian market
• Along with the consortium in Denmark in India, we successfully recruited 11 Danish SME companies with a strong focus on sustainability and the SDG's, did thorough individual market reports and identified a vast number of handpicked Indian business partners for each company, as well as facilitated one-on-one meetings in Bangalore and Mumbai, as well as follow-ups subsequently
• 7 out 11 are actively engaged in business development in India, with several in the process of establishment and commercial deals.

Jan 2014 – Dec 2014 · 11 mos

• Selected for the annual list for young business leaders in Denmark.
• https://www.berlingske.dk/karriere/kunal-singla

Aug 2012 – Oct 2020 · 8 yrs 2 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Moved to Mumbai to take over the responsible for DI's subsidiary in India, including P&L responsibility, and commercial strategy and HR. Our key role was to support and offer services for DI's members with interests in the Indian market. I was part of DI's global office leadership group as well.
• Highly difficult task in the initial years due to challenging political context between India and Denmark, but with a strong marketing push, sector focus and new expanded operational services (focusing on market entry strategy, HR and compliance for Danish companies), we could grow commercially and expand the team in Mumbai. 2019 (and the start of 2020) marked the highest activity level so far in terms number of clients, revenue, profitability and customer satisfaction
• Co-founded the first-of-its-kind NordIN accelerator platform and successfully executed the first batch of Danish SME companies.

May 2009 – Jul 2012 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Copenhagen Metropolitan Area

• In charge of developing and executing DI's policy agenda in the intellectual property rights agenda
• Spokesperson for DI in preparation phase of the pro-EU-patent political process up to the referendum
• Coordinator for the annual National Anti-counterfeit Day with stakeholders patent-intensive pharma companies and trademark-intensive consumer companies as well as the Danish Trademark and Patent Agency

Sep 2008 – Apr 2009 · 7 mos · Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

• Employed as research analyst in the dept. for Innovation and Organizational Economics, CBS
• Co-author on professor Mark Lorenzen's report 'Nøgletal for Dansk Ophavsretsøkonomi: Bilagsmateriale fra 'ophavsret i den Danske Oplevelsesøkonomi: Tal og Tendenser''
• Gained valuable insights in statistical analysis as well as the economic impact of the creative industries in Denmark.

Feb 2006 – Jul 2006 · 5 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India

• Made research and short reports for several Danish companies looking into the Indian market
• Planned meetings and logistics for planned visit to New Delhi by the Danish Prime Minister (which was unfortunately cancelled with short notice)
• Gained insights into sector research, project management and scoping of consulting assingments.

Aug 2004 – Dec 2004 · 4 mos · Skive Municipality, Central Denmark Region, Denmark

• Learned adjustment and team work under pressure in a vastly different context
• Obtained a First Aid certification
• Earned a voluntary parachuting license and did my first solo jump over Viborg

Sep 2001 – Mar 2005 · 3 yrs 6 mos · Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

• Part time study job selling subscriptions of the national newspaper Politiken via telemarketing and face-to-face sales
• Top 10 sales performer (out of 40+ consultants)
• Gained valuable experience in sales psychology and self motivation