Most recently, Frank was CEO of Siemens Security Solutions, a €1bn business with operations in 50 countries. Frank began his career as a commissioning engineer on construction sites around the world, gaining early exposure to complex projects and diverse teams. He went on to hold leadership roles across multiple sectors before being appointed CEO of Siemens Security Solutions in 2008. As part of this role, he served as Diversity Ambassador for the Building Technology Division, which had around 50,000 employees. In the midst of the financial crisis, he steered the security business through a major turnaround, making it profitable and cash positive by the end of 2009, largely by helping people focus on their inherent strengths and passion.

In addition to his work as a Merryck Mentor, Frank is a senior adviser to large and small private equity firms and funds, working with both start-ups and established businesses on strategy, growth and leadership.

Frank’s approach combines hands-on operational experience with a practical, impact-focused mentoring style. He works with clients to identify where they can have the highest impact in a given situation, drawing on his background in both product and services, and in hardware and software. Having spent his entire business career outside his home country of Denmark, he understands first-hand the challenges of leading in today’s global, cross-cultural environment. He enjoys the challenge of working with executive teams and believes in making the collective better, not just the individual leader.