Karsten Jølck

General Manager@Wolseley
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General Management, Business Development, Supply Chain, Outsourcing, Entrepreneurship, China, Asia, E. Eur. I have two university degrees one in Chemical Engineering and one in Business Administration. More than 30 years experience of engineering, sales, business development, startup and management of companies within process engineering, construction, construction materials, food ingredients and enzymes, sugar and packaging. Achieved top results establishing and managing companies under extreme conditions and foreign cultures. I have solid experience in working out market penetrations plans and strategies and put these into practice. Manage the daily operation of the final set-up to success by among other issues via building up efficient loyal teams. My key competences - Detailed technical and production knowledge covering a large range of industries - Establishment and Management of organizations up to 3000 people - Huge experience in how to set up and manage companies/production in Asian and EE countries and turn these into cash cows. - Detail knowledge of legal, financial systems, culture, and behavior patterns I believe that the best management style which give an organisation the motivation and creativity to reach its goals are openness, trust, and delegation. An open door environment based on mutual respect. Strong communication internal as well as external. The creation of a common company spirit/culture is crucial. Being proud of your working place is one of the best employee motivators. I consider myself pleasant, and co-operative. I like to speak out, take charge and direct the activities. I set clear goals and pursue them with determination. I am open-minded to new ideas. I have a high sense of responsibility and obligation. I strive hard to achieve excellence for the company. I think through possibilities before acting and consult if necessary. I am oriented towards long term goals. I think clearly and work confidently under stress and in foreign cultures. I believe other people regard me as reliable and hard working.

Work experience

  • General Manager

    Wolseley
    2003.01-Current(24 years)
  • Vice President Global Operations

    Danisco A/S
    2001.01-2003.01(2 years)
  • General Manager

    Danisco (China) Co. Ltd.
    1995.01-2001.01(6 years)
  • General Manager / Chief Representative

    Danisco A/S
    1994.01-2001.01(7 years)
  • Various Positions of Trust

    Various Companies
    1991.01-2001.01(10 years)
  • General Manager

    VELUX
    1993.01-1994.01(a year)
  • Area Manager / Business Development Manager

    VELUX
    1990.01-1993.01(3 years)
  • International Sales Manager

    APV Pasilac A/S
    1988.01-1990.01(2 years)
  • Business Engineer

    FLSmidth
    1984.01-1988.01(4 years)
  • Resident Engineer / General Manager

    FLSmidth
    1982.01-1984.01(2 years)
  • Contract Manager

    FLSmidth
    1980.01-1982.01(2 years)
  • Assistant Contract Manager / Business Engineer

    FLSmidth
    1979.01-1980.01(a year)
  • Engineer

    FLSmidth
    1978.01-1979.01(a year)

Educational experience

  • University of Virginia

    Darden School og Business, Executive Education
    2008.01-2008.01
  • Copenhagen Business School

    Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), International Trade and Marketing
    1979.01-1982.01(3 years)
  • Danmarks Tekniske Universitet

    Master of Science (M.Sc.), Chemical Engineering
    1974.01-1978.01(4 years)
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