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Iben Hansen

Senior Innovation and Ways of working specialist.

About Me

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.

Jurisdiction

Denmark | Norway | Sweden | Germany | United Kingdom | Netherlands | France | Italy | Spain

Experience

Seniority LevelDirector
Years of Experience15-20 years
Current StatusActive
Innovation Specialist
2024 - Present

I 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
2019 - 2024

I 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
2017 - 2019

I 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
2010 - 2017

I 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
2008 - 2011

I managed Denmark’s international design branding initiatives, including concept development, exhibitions, and stakeholder partnerships.

Skills

Core skills0
Languages6

Languages

English
Danish
French
German
Norwegian
Swedish