Hello, I'm Iben Hansen.
My passions include learning new things, sports, music of all genres, my herb garden and enjoying good things in life like friends, family, travelling, dancing and cooking tasty food. I am married to Claus. Together we have Alma and Anna. We live in Denmark.
Details
- Professional CategoryConsulting & Advisory
- Location
- Years of Relevant Experience15-20 years
- Seniority LevelDirector
- Consulting Rate (Hourly)200
Headline
Senior Innovation and Ways of working specialist.
Experience
Innovation Specialist
Ørsted Offshore WindAugust 2024 - CurrentI designed and implemented a unified innovation structure across their R&D and innovation departments, enabling a clear strategic direction, one Ørsted Innovation portfolio and a fundament for better project resource allocation and collaboration across the involved departments. I also led a Project Alpha, a cross-functional program to explore early-stage innovation opportunities in two of Ørsted’s strategic domains and at the same time train 35 employees innovation tools and methodologies spanning Futures design, Design Thinking and Lean approaches.
Head of Innovation Transformation, Communication & Ecosystems
Noble Corp / Maersk Drilling December 2019 - April 2024I led the company’s innovation transformation efforts, driving strategic change across teams in Denmark and the US. My role combined strategy, innovation management, organisational development, and internal consulting, with a strong focus on building capabilities, identifying future business opportunities and reaching efficiency and cost cutting goals on current core business.
Head of Digital Innovation
OSM Thome July 2017 - November 2019I was hired to establish a new digital business unit, define the digital strategy, and build a platform-based service model to modernise recruitment processes and create new revenue streams.
Programme Director, Future Business Models
Danish Design Centre December 2010 - May 2017I led innovation programs that helped SME companies and municipalities address complex societal challenges such as digitization, sustainability, and circular economy. My focus was to integrate design thinking and future-focused innovation into organzational strategy and capability-building. Part of my job was also acting as a Senior Consultant in Public–Private Innovation projects across Europe.
Project Manager & Communications Lead
Danish Design Centre June 2008 - May 2011I managed Denmark’s international design branding initiatives, including concept development, exhibitions, and stakeholder partnerships.
Industry
- Construction
- Government Administration
- Oil, Gas, and Mining
- Professional Services
- Technology, Information and Media
- Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Specific Jurisdictions That I'm Qualified In or Can Cover
Denmark: Zealand
Norway
Sweden
Germany
United Kingdom
Netherlands
France
Italy
Spain
Language(s)
- English
- Danish
- French
- German
- Norwegian
- Swedish
I am interested in
- Professional / Business Networking
- Career Opportunities
- Providing Services based on my Expertise