EDUCATION

Aarhus University

Master’s Degree in International Business

Exchange programs at Economics Faculty, Uppsala University, Sweden; IT, Entrepreneur & Innovation at M. Institute of International Studies Monterey, California and US Track & Field college programme, Idaho

EXPERIENCE

Present - Counsellor, Energy & Environment, Embassy of Denmark (Since 2018)

Providing Danish experiences and advisory related to energy & environment thereby inspiring Korean authorities, local provinces, municipalities, and other key stakeholders in order to resolve political and technical barriers and making policy framework condition more favorable for further implementation of sustainable energy systems.

Jacob prior worked in the Private Sector, having management experience from major companies, such as NordCham Philippines, ThinElephants, Vestas, Samsung, REpower Switzerland, Siemens & DNV, based in Denmark, Germany, Switzerland, Singapore and Philippines. Particular Focus on Renewable Energy, having managed, developed, invested or sold Renewable Energy systems to a broad range of countries.

Jacob is married and together they have two sons.