Jesper Laursen
About Jesper Laursen
Jesper Laursen is a Senior Communication Partner at Novo Nordisk Foundation, where he has worked since 2017. He has a background in communication and psychology, with previous roles at Nordisk Kommunikation A/S and Roskilde University.
Work at Novo Nordisk Foundation
Jesper Laursen has been serving as a Senior Communication Partner at Novo Nordisk Foundation since 2017. In this role, he oversees corporate and sub-brand websites for both Novo Nordisk Foundation and Novo Holdings A/S. His responsibilities include managing the visual identity for these organizations and handling their social media channels, which encompass LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. Laursen also assists with speech writing and slide presentations, providing strategic consultancy to enhance communication efforts within the foundation and its associated entities.
Previous Experience in Communication
Before joining Novo Nordisk Foundation, Jesper Laursen worked as a Communication Officer at the same organization from 2011 to 2017. Prior to that, he was a Consultant at Nordisk Kommunikation A/S from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, he served as a Part-time Lecturer in Communication at Roskilde University from 2009 to 2011. These roles have contributed to his expertise in communication strategies and practices.
Education and Expertise
Jesper Laursen has an extensive educational background in communication and related fields. He studied at Roskilde University, where he earned a Master of Arts in Communication & Psychology from 2002 to 2008. He also completed a program in Group Processes, achieving the title of Team Coach from 2007 to 2008. Earlier, he attended Holte Gymnasium, where he completed his Studentereksamen in Matematisk Fysisk from 1985 to 1988. Although he studied Electronics and Computer Science at DTU - Technical University of Denmark from 1988 to 1991, he did not complete this degree.