I have built, scaled and transformed businesses through technological shifts. I bring that experience into the boardroom.
From international scaling and turnarounds to exits and board work. Today I combine operational experience with deep insight into AI, cybersecurity and the technology shifts that shape competitive advantage and value creation.
What I bring to a board
I add the most value when a board needs more than traditional industry and financial experience — when technology, speed, transformation and execution become central to long-term value creation.
Strategy & transformation
I have been in situations where direction, leadership and pace had to change — not as theory, but with capital, people and the future of the company at stake.
AI & technology foresight
I can move from board-level discussions into valuable, technical dialogue with the CIO or CTO. That helps me both challenge the hype and turn real opportunities into something concrete for the strategic direction.
Cybersecurity & resilience
Cyber is not an IT risk. It is a business, operational and trust risk. I can challenge the CISO and translate the implications for the rest of the board.
CEO sparring
I work closely, constructively and challengingly with CEOs — particularly on the difficult decisions, where there is rarely one right answer in the board pack.
Investor & capital discipline
As an entrepreneur and investor, I view strategy through value creation, risk, capital allocation and, not least, the probability that a strong team can actually execute.
International scaling
I have helped open markets and build partner-led sales across Europe, the United States, the Middle East, Asia and Australia.
Track record, not just titles
Conecto — turnaround, growth and exit
After several difficult years, I returned as an investor and chairman with a mandate to change direction. We changed the leadership team, recruited a new CEO, rebuilt the board and created alignment among employees and shareholders. Along the way, the company saw significant growth in revenue, profit margin and employee satisfaction (eNPS) — the specific figures are confidential, but the improvement was substantial. Four years later, Conecto was sold to Danoffice IT.
Read the full caseSMS PASSCODE — from Danish startup to international security business with nine-figure revenue
As co-founder and CEO, I helped build SMS PASSCODE and held primary responsibility for its international expansion. The business grew through a global partner and distribution network with activities across Europe, the United States, the Middle East and Australia, serving customers in more than 50 countries and winning 5 Gazelle awards in a row. The company was acquired by CensorNet in 2016; the technology later became part of Entrust.
Read the full caseInvestor & board profile
Since 2017, board work, investing and strategic advisory have been my primary professional platform. I have invested in around 20 companies — including investments connected with EIFO — and worked closely with owners and CEOs across several industries.
Kodak, Nokia, BlackBerry — and here in Denmark, TimeSystem. None of them lacked capability or resources. They reacted too late to something they could actually see — they simply misjudged it.
Technological disruption rarely arrives as a neat agenda item with an obvious answer. It first appears as weak signals, new behaviours and technologies that look immature — until they change the economics of an industry. A modern board must protect today's business while understanding when it needs to be challenged.
References
From LinkedIn — name, context and year are always shown, so the statement is verifiable.
”There is nothing traditional about working with David as chairman — he challenges the norms usually associated with the role every day, in a way that is both constructive and value-creating.”Jan van HauenCEO, Zentura A/S · LinkedIn recommendation, 2026 · Translation from Danish
”An inspiring Executive who's business focus and 'go-do' attitude has been instrumental in propelling SMS passcode from a promising security start-up into a successful international software company...”Kurt SvensonWorked with David for more than 10 years · LinkedIn recommendation, 2014
”David is an expert in security and is able to drive technical innovation in the computing industry. He is an excellent presenter and communicates complex concepts in simple terms.”Jason CongerLinkedIn recommendation, 2014
Perspectives
My notes on board work, AI, cybersecurity, disruption and the decisions that shape long-term value creation.
Shall we have a confidential conversation?
If you are considering a new board profile, want an independent perspective on strategy, AI or cybersecurity — or simply want to challenge an idea — feel free to get in touch.
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