Petrina Knowles Gjelstrup
About Petrina Knowles Gjelstrup
Petrina Knowles Gjelstrup serves as the Head of People and Organisation at Novo Nordisk Foundation, a position she has held since 2019. She has extensive experience in human resources and leadership development, having worked with notable companies such as Carlsberg Group, A.P. Moller - Maersk Group, and Danske Bank.
Current Role at Novo Nordisk Fonden
Petrina Knowles Gjelstrup serves as the Head of People and Organisation at Novo Nordisk Foundation since 2019. In this role, she oversees the organization's human resources strategies and initiatives, focusing on enhancing employee engagement and organizational development. Her leadership aims to align the workforce with the foundation's mission and values, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
Previous Experience at Carlsberg Group
Prior to her current position, Petrina worked at Carlsberg Group as the HR Development Director from 2012 to 2015. Based in the Copenhagen Area, she contributed to the development of HR strategies that supported the company's growth and employee development. Her tenure at Carlsberg Group involved implementing programs that enhanced talent management and leadership development.
Background in Leadership Development
Petrina has extensive experience in leadership development, having served as a Senior Leadership Development Consultant at A.P. Moller - Maersk Group from 2007 to 2009. In this role, she focused on designing and implementing leadership programs that aimed to cultivate effective leaders within the organization. Her expertise in this area has been a consistent theme throughout her career.
Educational Qualifications
Petrina Knowles Gjelstrup completed her Master of Science (MSc) at Aarhus Universitet from 2000 to 2005. Earlier, she attended Aarhus Katedral Skole, where she achieved her GCSE qualifications from 1994 to 1997. Her educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in both academic and practical aspects of human resources and organizational management.
Career Progression in Human Resources
Throughout her career, Petrina has held various significant roles in human resources. She served as the Global Head of HR in the COO area at Danske Bank from 2017 to 2019 and as the Head of Talent and Leadership at the same bank from 2015 to 2017. Her diverse roles across different organizations demonstrate her capability in managing HR functions and leading talent development initiatives.