Jesper Sylvest Sørensen
About Jesper Sylvest Sørensen
Jesper Sylvest Sørensen is the Organisation Development Director at Milestone Systems, where he has worked since 2020. He has over two decades of strategic HR experience and has held various leadership roles in organizations such as Telenor and Shell.
Work at Milestone
Jesper Sylvest Sørensen has served as the Organisation Development Director at Milestone Systems since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for key areas such as Talent & Performance Management, People Analytics & Insights, Organisation Design, Transformation & Change, Attraction & Recruitment, Compensation & Benefits, and Leadership Development & Learning. He leads a team of nine professionals within the global Organisation Development team, focusing on enhancing organizational effectiveness and driving strategic HR initiatives.
Previous Experience
Before joining Milestone Systems, Sørensen held several significant positions in various organizations. He worked as the Transformation Director at Telenor from 2016 to 2017. Prior to that, he spent over a decade at Shell in multiple roles, including Head of Global Organisation Design, Nordic Organisation Design Lead, and HR Business Partner. His experience also includes a position as Senior Manager at Accenture and a role as Sector Program Assistant at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark.
Education and Expertise
Sørensen studied Political Science at Copenhagen University, where he earned a Master's degree from 1998 to 2003. He also attended Tibberupskolen for his earlier education. With over two decades of strategic HR experience, he has developed expertise in areas such as organisation design, transformation, and change management across various sectors and countries.
Background
Jesper Sylvest Sørensen has a diverse background that includes military service as an Infantry soldier in the Danish Army from 1992 to 2002. His career in human resources began shortly after, leading to various roles that have shaped his strategic approach to HR. His international experience spans several countries, including Denmark and the United Kingdom, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of global HR practices.
Leadership and Team Management
In his current role at Milestone Systems, Sørensen leads a team of nine individuals within the global Organisation Development team. His leadership focuses on orchestrating company transformation and building strong HR units that drive organizational effectiveness. His extensive experience in managing teams and projects positions him as a key figure in the development of strategic HR initiatives.