Organisation

Mikkel Fruergaard

GROUP CEO INTERNATIONAL / PARTNER

Mikkel Fruergaard is a recognized business leader with over 20 years of experience in leading and developing high-performing global teams within the shipping and transport sector at major companies such as Maersk, DS Norden, and NTG. He holds an MBA (hons) from IMD in Lausanne and possesses extensive expertise in growth creation, strategic business development, as well as mergers and acquisitions and company integration.

As the former CEO of NTG, he successfully led profitable and rapid growth through company acquisitions and team startups, and he played a pivotal role in the IPO on NASDAQ Copenhagen.
Throughout his career, Mikkel has demonstrated an exceptional ability to make difficult decisions and implement organizational changes while maintaining high morale and performance among employees.

Mikkel’s leadership style is characterized by granting freedom and responsibility to individuals, together with a sharp focus on achieving ambitious goals, creating customer-centric approaches, and developing long-term business relationships. He is known among colleagues and competitors for his deep business acumen, innovation, and ability to generate significant growth and profitability.

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Nicklas Eggert - accession per 1st of December 2024

Group COO

Nicklas comes with a strong background in the transport and logistics industry, where he has previously worked at, among others, Freja and DSV. With his extensive experience in operation and operation of transport companies as well as his commercial mindset, Nicklas will be an important reinforcement of the executive board and a match for the changing environment we work in.

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Morten Mathiesen

Partner

Based on his time as an officer, as well as his educational background and years-long career with A.P. Møller, Morten Mathiesen has been behind a large number of companies both within and outside the transport industry.

The focal point is people and partnerships – the DNA is developing companies with a view to purchase/sale/listing.

The mantra is “Winners have a plan, losers an explanation”.

Over a period of just under 20 years, 100+ companies have been founded, bought and/or sold.

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Karsten Mathiesen

Partner

Karsten has focused his career in the transport industry, where he first went independent as a 23-year-old – and several times since.

Qua his freight forwarding background – seasoned with extensive management/partnership experience, he embraces and understands most facets of a transport company.

The DNA is partnerships with the most talented colleagues from an industry and this has taken him on journeys outside the transport world and given him a more nuanced approach.

Over a period of just over 25 years, Karsten has been part of 100+ company start-ups/purchases/sales.

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Mikkel Berg Kjærsgaard

Group CFO

Mikkel is an experienced CFO and financial leader with more than 20 years of expertise in finance and accounting across various industries, including FMCG, start-ups, and pharmaceuticals. He has a strong background in financial transformations, turnarounds, M&A processes, and post-merger integrations, making him a trusted leader in complex and challenging financial environments.

With a Master’s degree in Business Economics and Auditing from Copenhagen Business School, Mikkel has built a solid professional foundation that supports his ability to deliver measurable results. He has worked on optimizing financial structures and processes, managing liquidity and capital, and developing strategies that drive economic growth and resilience.

Throughout his career, Mikkel has demonstrated an exceptional ability to create value for companies by ensuring financial transparency and effective resource management. His extensive experience makes him an invaluable advisor for businesses aiming to navigate complex financial landscapes and achieve their strategic objectives.

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MIKAEL KAASTRUP OLESEN

Partner

Throughout his career, Mikael has worked in the transport industry in both Denmark and Spain, where he has held several leading positions in large international transport companies.

For the past 22 years, Mikael, in cooperation with partners, has built up a number of transport companies in various places in Europe, mainly within the Combino Group, which today is part of the Blue Logistics Group.

He is a well-known face in transport and through the many years in the industry has created a large and strong network through integrity and professionalism.

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Michael Thorøe Staunæs

CIO

With a journey that spans over 25 years in management, Michael Thorøe Staunæs has distinguished himself especially in People Management, management of large projects and with a focus on constant optimization of business procedures using process optimization supported by IT and “right man for the job “philosophy.

In roles such as CTO, IT Director, CEO, COO and Project Director, Michael has shown extreme adaptability and a sharp focus on negotiation, employee development, general management, business understanding, planning and development.

Michael can work on performance at all levels in companies, be it strategic, tactical or operational.

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