Jakob Damkilde
About Jakob Damkilde
Jakob Damkilde is the Customer Engagement Lead at Trifork, with extensive experience in transformational leadership and global FMCG value chains.
Current Title at Trifork
Jakob Damkilde is currently serving as the Customer Engagement Lead at Trifork. He began this role in 2022 and works in a hybrid capacity in Århus, Middle Jutland, Denmark. His role involves leading customer engagement initiatives, providing strategic direction, and coordinating efforts to enhance customer experiences.
Previous Roles at LEGO Group
Before joining Trifork, Jakob Damkilde held multiple positions at the LEGO Group. In 2022, he was the Head of Product Innovation Enablement for 7 months, where he played a key role in enabling product innovation processes. From 2021 to 2022, he served as Senior Director of Play Engineering Enablement, focusing on play engineering strategies for 6 months. He also held the position of Senior Director - Digital Product Technology from 2018 to 2021, where he contributed significantly to digital product technology advancements.
Role at A.P. Moller - Maersk
Early in his career, Jakob Damkilde worked at A.P. Moller - Maersk as a Project Coordinator from 1994 to 1995 in Munkebo, South Denmark. During his year-long tenure at Maersk, he gained valuable experience in project coordination, contributing to global logistics and operational efficiencies within the company.
Leadership and Vision in Technology
Jakob Damkilde is known for his transformational leadership style, emphasizing the creation of clarity through a well-defined vision and strategic objectives. He has led several multifunctional global organizations within software and mechatronic technology development, integrating business strategies into innovative technology products. His approach to leadership prioritizes transparency, integrity, and honesty in communication, which fosters trust and collaboration within his teams.
Expertise in Global FMCG Value Chain
With extensive experience in the global Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry, Jakob Damkilde possesses a deep understanding of the end-to-end value chain, including supply chain, sales, finance, and product development. His comprehensive knowledge in these areas enables him to drive efficiency and innovation across various functions within global FMCG companies.