Extensive leadership experience spanning diplomacy, law, sustainability, and finance. Career includes senior roles as Head of Secretariat at IMCA, Head of Sustainability at PKA, Group Legal Executive at ATP, and Denmark’s Chief Climate Negotiator, alongside earlier roles as lawyer at the Attorney General’s Office and diplomat in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including posting to Paris, France. Chairman of SustainSolutions, Deputy Chairman of Concito, and Board Member of SDG Invest. Holds a law degree from the University of Copenhagen, with studies in Switzerland and at Stanford University.
Recognised India expert and deeply involved in the New Nordic tech innovation ecosystems. Peter is an experienced public speaker on all things Asian, has written two books on India, and carries a solid track record for developing and running multi-stakeholder initiatives that connect Asia and the Nordic region.
Torben has lived in and worked with Asia for more than 15 years. Has worked with international programs and projects within the sustainability agenda in Asia for both private companies, UN agencies and NGO’s.
Internationally experienced with focus on global citizenship, youth engagement, culture and innovation. With a passion for cultivating international partnerships transcending industries with focus on driving initiatives that contribute to social impact that spans diverse sectors. These include education, advocating for the importance of a global perspective. Has lived in the Middle East for many years and worked with international programs and projects in NGO’s and UN Agencies.
Christian is responsible for planning and delivering events at Asia House. He has experience working across several industries, including start-ups and projects with major business partners, and enjoys creating spaces where professionals can connect and exchange ideas. Christian holds a degree in International Development Studies and Communication and has a background in business development, management, and partnership building.
Tom Sebastian brings over 17 years of leadership experience in sustainability, socio-economic development, and entrepreneurship. His career spans diplomacy with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, consulting with Accenture and Palladium, and senior roles at Asia House, where he designed and led multi-stakeholder initiatives focused on climate adaptation, inclusive entrepreneurship, and blended finance. As an investor across Asia Pacific, he works with institutional investors, governments, foundations, and corporations to mobilize capital, foster innovation, and advance systemic solutions for sustainable growth, climate resilience, and market systems development for livelihoods.
Founder & current managing director of Larsen Finance & Administration, who delivers innovative solutions for small & medium enterprises within the field of accounting, payroll, administration, Business Process Optimization, and Digitalization & Automation. Thus, helping companies to focus on their core product/service and succeed.
International experience in resource management, specifically in water, environment, and climate sector. An enthusiastic and committed team player with a passion for exceeding expectations.
Bachelor of China Studies at University of Copenhagen, and currently studying a master in Social Data Science. Mira has an interest in cross-cultural relations and interest in learning more about Denmark-Asia relations.
Hyerin studies M.Sc. in Business Administration and Digital Business at Copenhagen Business School. Before joining Asia House, she has worked in communications and marketing for Danish and international NGOs focused on climate change, biodiversity, and child rights advocacy. At Asia House, she supports communications and digitalisation efforts.
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