Poul V. JensenMANAGING DIRECTOR, EUROPEAN BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY CENTRE (EBTC)

Mr. Jensen is the Managing Director of EBTC, the European Business and Technology Centre, creating eco-systems and platforms for Indo-European business, technology and innovation collaboration in dynamic sectors such as Mobility, Water, Energy, ICT and Environment. At EBTC his main focus is developing successful engagement models, integrating the intent of policy and business actors alike. Several tools, services and platforms have been developed, and via a unique cluster model approach, best practices relevant for the growing Indian economy have been established. This includes addressing challenges in transferring clean technologies, providing input for developing clusters, and for developing procedures to enhance collaboration on R&D and innovation.

Mr. Jensen holds a bachelor’s degree in International Trade from the Copenhagen Business School, Denmark, and a master’s degree in Business Administration from Cass Business School, London. His career started 1989 at the then largest Danish Conglomerate, East Asiatic Company, a shipping, transportation, and distribution firm, operating globally.