Frantz Buch Knudsen
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FRANTZ BUCH KNUDSEN Project Director Frantz Buch Knudsen has an extensive international management background within the aviation, travel and tourism sectors. He has held management positions in finance, marketing, market research, product development and strategic planning His experience includes strategic and operational airline and airport planning as well as governmental and regulatory aviation planning and development. He has a very deep knowledge of the international aviation, tourism and travel markets. Furthermore he is most experienced in airport assessments, Master Planning and Feasibility Studies including economic and financial assessment. Since 1993 he has worked for the consultancy company Ramboll as Project Director, Senior Advisor and consultant for international CONTACT INFORMATION donor and funding organisations, investment banks and private Frantz Buch Knudsen investors world-wide. He has managed major aviation projects for international funding organisations and is familiar with all [email protected] procedures and requirements related to project management of +45 51616716 such projects. Ramboll Hannemanns Allé 53 CAREER 2300 Copenhagen 1993->>> Denmark Project Director, Senior Advisor, Ramboll Denmark A/S 1990-1993 Head of Strategic Planning, Transnordic Airlines/Sterling Airways 1988-1990 Director Sales and Marketing, Tjaereborg Travel 1983-1987 Managing Director, DIS Travel Agency 1981-1983 Finance Director, Hans H. Kristensen Travel Agency 1973-1981 Marketing Manager , Danish Tourist Board 1/17 CV, FRANTZ BUCH KNUDSEN, LAST UPDATED 2017/2 EDUCATION 2004-2006 MBA Aviation Donau University, , Krems, Austria 1974-1977 BA, Agricultural Economy Tune Agricultural College, Denmark 1971-1973 M.Sc. Marketing, Transport and Tourism Copenhagen Business School, Copenhagen, Denmark COURSES/CERTIFICATIONS Board Management Course, 2006 LANGUAGE SKILLS Danish (mother tongue), English, German PROJECTS 2018 Strategic airport planning, Greenland Greenland Home Rule Strategic planning for 5 new airports in Greenland 2018 Upgrading of Stanley Airport, Falkland Islands Falkland Islands Government Strategic, technical and operational rehabilitation and upgrading of Stanley Airport at the the Falkland Islands 2017 Belgrade Airport Concession Project Vinci Airports SAS, France Technical assistance for preparation of a bid regarding concession for Belgrade Airport. 2016-2017 Bhogapurum Airport - India Ramboll India Private Limited, India Technical assistance for a bid concerning a concession agreement for a new greenfield airport in India. 2016-2017 3 regional airports in India - India Ramboll India Private Limited, India Technical assistance for a bid concerning concession agreements for three regional airports in India. 2014-2019 Dubrovnik Airport, Croatia Dubrovnik Airport Ltd., Croatia Master Planning for upgrading of Dubrovnik Airport 2/17 CV, FRANTZ BUCH KNUDSEN, LAST UPDATED 2017/2 2016 Risk assessment regarding ferry tariffs Rønne Havn A/S, Denmark Confidential assignment. No information available 2016 Sofia Airport Ramboll UK Ltd, Denmark Technical Assistance to TAV for concession bidding especially regarding airside planning and terminal dimensioning 2016 Strategy workshop for developing Helsinki-Vantaa airport Uudenmaan Liitto, Finland Strategy workshop for developing Helsinki-Vantaa airport 2016 Review of 2200 meter runways in Nuuk and Ilulissat. Grønlands Selvstyre, Greenland Review of technical and operational assumptions for extension of the runways in Nuuk and Ilulissat to 2.200 meters 2015-2016 Placement of new Aarhus Airport Aarhus Kommune, Denmark The Municipality of Aarhus has asked Ramboll to assess the relocation of a new Aarhus Airport with a focus on the project's business case, total traffic pattern and socio-economic impact. The municipality of Aarhus will prepare an overall note, based on input from both Ramboll as from the municipality of Aarhus.The analysis was used as a basis of decision for establishing a new airport in the area around Aarhus. 2015-2016 State of the Nation 2016, condition of infrastructure and public buildings Foreningen af Rådgivende Ingeniører, Denmark "State of the Nation" is an analysis of condition, development trends, and future orientation of the Danish infrastructure, including the estimated costs for maintaining the usability and value of the assets. 2015-2016 Service contracts for PSO routes in Greenland Departementet for Bolig, Byggeri og Infrastruktur, Denmark Professional assistance for development of service contracts for PSO flight routes in Greenland. 2015-2016 Dubrovnik Port Feasibility Study (Batahovina II) Trames Consultants D.O.O., Croatia Subject of feasibility study is international ferry port (IS1-1) i.e. construction of substructure and superstructure. For the international ferry port there is a preliminary design which includes three ramps on the coastline of 426 meters. Aim of the feasibility study is to explore costs and benefits of construction of substructure, all in line with spatial plans. 2015 Expansion of Læsø Airfield Læsø Kommune, Denmark Extension of runway and new apron 3/17 CV, FRANTZ BUCH KNUDSEN, LAST UPDATED 2017/2 2015 South Greenland – effects of the construction of intraregional airstrips - economic analysis Grønlands Selvstyre, Greenland Ramboll did an analysis of the economic effects of the construction of interregional airstrips in Greenland was conducted. This gave the client the opportunity to use the combination of the technical expert knowledge concerning air traffic and Ramboll’s great understanding of the Greenland society. The project focuses on the advantages and disadvantages of the different airstrip scenarios. 2015 Master Plan for new special purpose airport in Western Uganda ICAO, Uganda Project Director Master Plan for a new green field airport in Western Uganda to service the oilfield industry. The aiprort is dimensioned to accomodate the largest cargo planes like AN124 and Boeing 747. The Master Planning included an airport location analysis, traffic forecast, land use plan, operational feasibility analysis and investment estimate. 2015-2016 Helipads, Ministry of Interior, SAR Temporary Customer, Denmark Design of three helipads and related infrastructure in new builidng complex for the Ministry of Interior. 2014-2015 Analysis of growth potentials and infrastructure in Greenland Grønlands Selvstyre, Greenland Greenlandic growth is possible within tourism, but poor accessibility and high prices of airplane tickets is constraining growth. Rambøll has developed a number of scenarios for optimized airport structures which will enhance accessibility and lower the price levels for both tourists and society as a whole. Based on forecast for tourism and passengers Rambøll conducted an socio-economic analysis, a cash flow analysis for the new airport structures and forecast of demand for hotel capacity. 2014-2015 Preparation of proposal for master planning for Keflavik Airport, Iceland Rikiskaup / State Trading Centre, Iceland Preparation of proposal for master planning for Keflavik Airport, Iceland 2014-2015 Capacity assessment in Copenhagen Airports Trafik- og Byggestyrelsen, Denmark Capacity assessment in Copenhagen Airport 2014-2015 GA airport Manila Københavns Lufthavne A/S, Denmark Technical feasibility study for transformation of a military airfield to a GA and LCC airport. Projekt Location: Manila, Philippines. 2014-2015 Master Planning for Rab Airport Trames Consultants D.O.O., Croatia Location analysis and initial master planning for a new airport at the Rab Island in Croatia 4/17 CV, FRANTZ BUCH KNUDSEN, LAST UPDATED 2017/2 2014 Luton Airport upgrading Ramboll UK Ltd, United Kingdom Upgrading of Luton Airport, Pier B, evaluation of airside roads and apron 2013-2014 Test site at Velling Mærsk Vestas Wind Systems A/S, Denmark Calculation of Obstacle Limitation Surfaces related to new mega windmills near Stauning Airport.. 2013-2014 Windmills near Stauning Airport Temporary Customer, Denmark Assessment of penetration of OLS surfaces regarding 4 new 200 meter high windmills 2013-2014 Accelerated feasibility study for Sangley Airport and Seaport Project - Air ARRC, Philippines Accelerated feasibility study for Sangley Airport and Seaport Project - Air 2013-2014 Arctic Group, IBA assessment Rambøll Grønland A/S, Greenland Assessment of the market potential related to the IBA agreements 2013 Nanoq Akademi Rambøll Grønland A/S, Greenland Nanoq Greenland Academy 2013-2014 TfL, Lot 4, input for RUK Ramboll UK Ltd, United Kingdom Socio-economic assessment of different location options for a new large scale London Airport 2013 General Aviation Airport in Sao Paulo, Brazil Ramboll UK Ltd, United Kingdom Quality assurnace regarding design of a general aviation airport near sao Paulo, Brazil 2012-2013 Kuopio Airport, Finland, Master Planning Kuopio Municipality, Finland Senior airport expert Master planning for Kuopio Airport and region. Introduction of the Aerotropolis concept for the airport and urban planning. 2012 Fujairah Airport, master plan study Ramboll Middle EastLtd., United Arab Emirates Project Director for airport component Master Planning for development of Fujairah Airport as an integrated component of the overall country master planning for the Fujairah Emirate. 5/17 CV, FRANTZ BUCH KNUDSEN, LAST UPDATED 2017/2 2012 Pemba Airport GOBA, South Africa Project Director Pre-study regarding possible relocation of Pemba Airport, Mozambique 2012 Aviation bio fuel project Avinor, Norway, Norway Senior expert Study of the