CEO, Maria Tarp
Who we are
The Enterprise Think Tank is an independent Danish think tank with an international outlook.
The Think Tank serves as a meeting place for businesses, public authorities, policymakers, and research communities.
Through analysis and dialogue, we contribute to informing and strengthening decision-making for Danish businesses and society more broadly.
We were founded in 2011 (originally named Axcelfuture) by a broad group of business representatives with the purpose of strengthening the investment climate and framework conditions - for the benefit of the broader Danish business community.
What we do
The Enterprise Think Tank works to advance a strong and competitive Danish business sector as the foundation of a prosperous society.
In a world shaped by geopolitical tensions, technological breakthroughs, and shifts in the global economy, markets and business conditions are increasingly influenced by external forces. For a small, open economy like Denmark’s, this places greater demands on both competitiveness and resilience.
We translate economic, technological, and geopolitical developments into actionable insights and clear, strategic recommendations for businesses and decision-makers.
We produce independent analyses and strategic insights, informed by ongoing dialogue with private and public decision-makers, as well as leading Danish and international experts.
Areas of focus
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How does regulation, taxation, access to capital and capital market structures affect companies’ ability to invest and scale?
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How can access to increased defence investments be ensured for Danish companies, while maintaining corporate sovereignty and national security interests?
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How can access to stable, competitive and green energy be secured as a strategic production input?
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How can boards and executive leadership navigate a world where geopolitics, technology, access to capital and the need for economic resilience increasingly shape the operating environment?
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How can access to technology, computing power, data, and AI be ensured as a foundation for increased productivity, growth and innovation?
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How can Danish ownership of companies with strategic societal functions, high growth potential and critical capabilities be ensured, while securing their access to the talent they need?
Partnerships
We welcome partnerships with companies and organizations within our areas of focus.
Below is an overview of our current partners.
Team
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Maria Tarp
CEO
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Finn Lauritzen
Chief Economist
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Christina Kjær
Head of Research
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Malthe Sigh Vindbjerg
Project Leader
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Frederikke Tholstrup
Project- and Communications Advisor
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Adam Munk Riis
Analyst
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Kristian Rasmussen
Head of Projects
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Kirstine Bukhave
Senior Policy Advisor
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Frederik F. Jensen
Senior Analyst
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Ellen Vang Østergaard
Analyst
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Linus Lindquist
Analyst
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Sofie Berntsen Rømert
Analyst
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Charlotte Emilie Karstoft
Digital Designer
Board
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Christian Frigast
Vice Chairman, Axcel Advisory Board
Chairman
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Lars Munch
Chairman of the Politiken Foundation
Vice Chairman
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Nana Bule
Operating Advisor, Goldman Sachs
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Claus Gregersen
CEO, Chr. Augustinus Fabrikker
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Jon Johnsen
CEO, PKA Pension
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Eivind Kolding
Chairman, Danish Ship Finance
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Henrik Dam Kristensen
Former chariman, Danish National Parliament
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Marianne Philip
Partner, Kromann Reumert
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Christian Schmidt-Jacobsen
Managing Partner, Axcel
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Peter Schütze
Chairman, DSB
