Jan Rene Knudsen, President
Vice President, DSV Air & Sea, Inc.

​

Jan Rene Knudsen is Vice President at the Danish global logistics company DSV Air & Sea, Inc. and has more than 35 years of experience in the logistics industry. He has been active in the Danish Chamber of Commerce community for several years and is a strong advocate for the Chamber as a professional and resourceful partner for Danish businesses and individuals in the Southeast.

Louise Russo, Vice President
Associate Vice President for Strategic Marketing and Communications, Georgia Institute of Technology

 

Louise Russo is Associate Vice President for Strategic Marketing and Communications at Georgia Tech, where she leads institute-wide brand and marketing initiatives. With over 18 years of experience in agency, consulting, and in-house roles, she specializes in integrated strategy, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional team leadership.

Peter Aaro-Hansen
Chief Commercial Officer, Green Worldwide Shipping

​

Peter Aaro-Hansen is Chief Commercial Officer at Green Worldwide Shipping. He began his career in the Danish Army and later held leadership positions in European and U.S. logistics firms, including Vice President of Sales, Contracts & Procurement at Jorgensen. He brings decades of experience in freight forwarding, supply chain management, and international sourcing across the U.S. and Asia.

Camilla Daniels
Senior Director, Scandinavian Desk, YER USA

​

Camilla Daniels is Senior Director of the Scandinavian Desk at YER USA, where she specializes in international executive search and professional recruitment. She brings extensive experience from organizations including the European Parliament, the World Health Organization, Mercuri Urval, and the World Bank Group in Washington, D.C.

At the World Bank, she played a key role in identifying leadership talent and supporting performance management reforms to hire and reward top performers. 

Peter Fejfer
Managing Director, SP Meditec

​

Peter Fejfer is Managing Director at SP Meditec, a leading manufacturer of injection-molded precision components for industrial and pharmaceutical applications. He brings over 18 years of international experience across the United States, China, Korea, and Japan, with expertise in sales management, sourcing, contract negotiation, and supply chain operations. In addition to his role at SP Meditec, he also holds leadership positions at several composite and manufacturing companies serving the global wind, hydro, and industrial sectors.

Martin Israelsen
Founder, BookingCentral.com

​

Martin Israelsen is the founder of BookingCentral.com, a cloud-based platform for the hospitality and tourism industry. He previously founded WebReserv.com and held senior engineering roles at the experience platform ZOZI. His expertise includes software architecture, online booking systems, and scalable digital solutions for small and mid-sized businesses.

John Kraus
Attorney, Law Offices of John W. Kraus

​

John Kraus is an Atlanta-based attorney and principal of the Law Offices of John W. Kraus. A graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law, he has tried over 60 cases to verdict and provides counsel on litigation, governance, and compliance matters. He has also served in clerkships for both district and bankruptcy court judges.

Martin Norgaard
Professor of Music Education, Georgia State University

​

Martin Norgaard is Professor of Music Education at Georgia State University and Director of the Music Cognition and Creativity Lab. His research explores the cognitive processes behind musical improvisation, in collaboration with colleagues across neuroscience, psychology, anthropology, and related fields. Originally from Denmark, he studied jazz performance in New York and holds a Ph.D. in music and human learning from the University of Texas at Austin.

Nathan Regan
Strategic Negotiator, Global Data Center Market Development, Google

​

Nathan Regan is Strategic Negotiator for Tax & Incentives on Google’s Global Data Center Market Development team. He previously served as Senior Vice President at Invest Atlanta and as a Senior International Investment Specialist at the U.S. Department of Commerce. Nathan holds a B.A. in Political Science from Furman University and a Master of International Public Policy from Johns Hopkins University.

Mikkel Soelberg Christensen
Assistant Professor of Strategic Communication, Georgia College and State University

 

Mikkel Soelberg Christensen is Assistant Professor of Strategic Communication at Georgia College and State University. He teaches courses in public relations and media relations. His research primarily focuses on crisis communication and the relationship between journalists and PR professionals. A former journalist with the Danish Broadcasting Corporation, he holds degrees from the Danish School of Media and Journalism and the University of Missouri.