Nicolai Lysgaard Thomsen
About Nicolai Lysgaard Thomsen
Nicolai Lysgaard Thomsen is a Public Affairs Manager at Novo Nordisk Foundation, with a background in public affairs and regional development. He has held various positions in public affairs and has an academic background in business and European studies.
Work at Novo Nordisk Fonden
Nicolai Lysgaard Thomsen has been serving as the Public Affairs Manager at Novo Nordisk Foundation since 2021. His role involves managing public affairs initiatives and engaging with stakeholders to promote the foundation's objectives. The Novo Nordisk Foundation focuses on supporting scientific research and initiatives in health and sustainability. Thomsen's position allows him to leverage his expertise in public affairs to further the foundation's mission in the Copenhagen Metropolitan Area.
Previous Experience in Public Affairs
Before joining Novo Nordisk Foundation, Nicolai Lysgaard Thomsen worked in various public affairs roles. He served as a Seniorkonsulent at Danske Regioner from 2017 to 2021, where he contributed to policy development and regional governance. Prior to that, he was a Public Affairs Consultant at EHRENBERG Kommunikation from 2015 to 2017 and a Public Affairs Project Associate at LEAD Agency from 2013 to 2015. His experience spans multiple sectors, enhancing his capabilities in public relations and stakeholder engagement.
Internship Experience
Nicolai Lysgaard Thomsen gained valuable experience through internships early in his career. He interned at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark in the Commercial Department at the Royal Danish Embassy in Rome from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, he completed a six-month internship in 2013 at Novo Nordisk in the Department of Public Affairs and External Relations. These roles provided him with insights into international relations and public affairs strategies.
Education and Expertise
Nicolai Lysgaard Thomsen holds multiple degrees that contribute to his expertise in public affairs. He studied at Københavns Universitet (University of Copenhagen), where he earned a Master's degree in Italian and Modern European Studies from 2012 to 2014. He also completed an MBA in Local and Regional Business Development at SDU from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, he pursued the Chefkonsulentuddannelsen at Djøf from 2020 to 2021, further enhancing his qualifications in consultancy and public affairs.
Educational Background
Nicolai Lysgaard Thomsen's educational journey includes significant academic achievements. He attended Næstved Gymnasium og HF, where he completed his secondary education from 2012 to 2014. His studies at SDU and Københavns Universitet provided him with a strong foundation in business development and European studies, respectively. This diverse educational background supports his current role in public affairs and enhances his understanding of regional and international issues.