Kent Abrahamsen
About Kent Abrahamsen
Kent Abrahamsen serves as the Senior Vice President of Specialty Stainless Steel Processes at Bodycote, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in engineering and management, having held various leadership roles at Bodycote and other companies over a career spanning several decades.
Current Role at Bodycote
Kent Abrahamsen serves as the Senior Vice President of Specialty Stainless Steel Processes (S3P) at Bodycote. He has held this position since 2017, operating out of the Düsseldorf Area in Germany. In this role, he oversees operations related to specialty stainless steel processes, leveraging his extensive experience in the engineering sector.
Previous Experience at Bodycote
Kent Abrahamsen has a significant history with Bodycote, having worked in various senior roles from 2001 to 2017. His positions included Senior Vice President AGI North, Senior Vice President Nordic, Managing Director Denmark, and Vice President Scandinavia. His tenure at Bodycote spanned multiple locations, including Gothenburg, Sweden, and Fyn, Denmark.
Education and Expertise
Kent Abrahamsen has a strong educational background in engineering and business. He studied Mechanical Engineering at Aalborg Universitet and City, University of London, achieving a Bachelor of Science (BSc). He also holds a Diploma in Business Economics from Syddansk Universitet - University of Southern Denmark. His expertise includes project management, customer negotiations, and technical engineering, particularly in special plants and machinery.
Leadership Roles in Industry Organizations
Kent Abrahamsen has held leadership positions in various industry organizations. He served as Chairman of FMV Foreningen for Materialer og Varmebehandling from 2010 to 2012 and was a Member of the Board at Trade Council Middelfart from 2008 to 2013. These roles reflect his commitment to advancing the engineering and manufacturing sectors.
Experience in Global Operations
Kent Abrahamsen has extensive experience managing global operations, particularly in specialty stainless steel processes. His career includes significant roles in sales and technical management at companies like Metso and DeLaval. His background encompasses worldwide service, installations, start-up, and spares management, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of the engineering field.