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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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 possible introduction of a bio-fuel production and the use of bio-fuel in the aviation sector in Norway.
2012 Sonderborg Airport Sønderborg Lufthavn - Air Alsie, Denmark Project Director New design and location of aircraft stands
2012-2013 State of the Nation 2012 Foreningen af Rådgivende Ingeniører, Denmark Editor of aviation chapter 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.
2011-2012 Russia, Nano Technologies in Airports Ramboll Russia, Russian Federation Aviation expert Implementation of Nano Technologies in airports in Russia.
2011 Global Connected Økonomi- og Erhvervsministeriet, Denmark Project Director Assessment of the Global Connected programme, a route development promotion programme for Copenhagen Airport
2011 Financing models for Greenlandic airports Grønlands Lufthavnsvæsen, Greenland Project Director Development of PPP and FBOT financing models for expansion of the four main airports in Greenland.
2010 Car Park project Chisinau International Airport, Moldova, Republic of Project Director Feasibility study of airport car park project and drafting of all tender documentation.
2010-2013 Russia, Pulkovo Airport - Design Brief Airside ZAO Kompakt, Russian Federation Pulkovo Airport - Development of Design Brief on Airside
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2010-2011 NEFAB Naviair, Denmark, Sweden Project Director Cost-benefit analysis and feasibility study for establishment of a common ANSP for the Nordic countries in accordance with the EC Single European Sky and FAB concept.
2010 Master Planning for Pulkovo Airport Ramboll, Russian Federation Project Director for Master Planning Master Planning of rupgrading of Pulkovo Airport, St. Petersburg, Russia. The project work was carried out in close cooperation with Frankfurt Airport.
2009 Upgrading of Vagar Airport Vagar Airport, Faroe Islands Project Director Upgrading of Vagar Airport with a special focus on the terminal and apron development related to upgrading of the airside facilities
2009 Harmonisation of European and Asian safety regulation EC – Safege, EU-27 Project Director Harmonisation and coordination of EU/EC and Asian aviation regulations with special focus on safety and security regulations.
2008-2010 Master Plan for Sandefjord Airport Sandefjord Airport, Norway Project Director Operational and financial feasibility study and Master Planning for relocation of the terminal in Sandefjord Airport, Torp in order to develop the airport for increased low cost traffic.
2008 Business plan for Esbjerg Airport Esbjerg Municipality, Denmark, Denmark Project Director Business development for Esbjerg Airport with special focus on development of off-shore helicopter traffic to the North-Sea oil and gas platforms.
2008 ECAA for Greenland Greenland Home Rule, Greenland Project Director Assessment of Greenlands possible association to the EU - ECAA agreement or alternatively introduction of an open skies concept for the domestic and international traffic to and from Greenland.
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2008 FBO for private operator Private business jet operator, Czech Republic Senior consultant Assessment of new business opportunities for a private business jet operator with a special focus on development of FBO, MRO and VIP terminal facilities in Prague and other Central European locations.
2008 Monitoring of en-route charge system AZAL, Azerbaijan Project Director Advisory service to AZAL regarding collection of en-route charges through the EUROCONTROL CRCO charging system.
2008 Arendal airport Arendal “Gullknapp” Airport, Norway Project Director Master Planning for development of small airfield into a GA and regional airport and possibly an airport for holiday charter traffic.
2008 Regional aiprort development in Ukraine World Bank, Ukraine Project Director Assessment of possible PPP financial solutions for investment in infrastructure projects related to the EURO 2012 UEFA Football Games. Specific assessment of models for upgrading of 5 regional airports in order to meet traffic demands related to the EURO 2012 event.
2008 Extension of runway in Nuuk Nuuk municipality, Greenland Project Director Updating of previous studies regarding the extension of the runway and expansion of the airport in Nuuk, Greenland.
2008 Master plan for development of a military airfield to a GA aiport Confidential, Latvia Project Director Development of a former large scale military airfield into a civil aviation facility servicing different types of aviation support industries. The assignment includes master planning and business planning.
2007-2008 DANUBE FAB ATSA and ROMATSA, Bulgaria, Romania Project Director The BUL-ROM or DANUBE projects is a pre-study for a decision regarding integra-tion of the Bulgarian and Romanian airspace in accordance with new EU Single European Sky (SES) legislation and policies.
2007-2008 Project Director Haderslev Municipality Expanding of civil traffic at Vojens Airport with a special view on GA traffic and taxi flights.
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2007-2008 Project Director UNMIK (United Nations Mission in Kosovo) Development of a new organisational structure and salary system for Prestina Airport.
2007 Project Director Tukums Airport, private company Master Planning and development planning for development of a former Soviet airfield to a modern GA and cargo airport
2006-2007 Project Director Barents Region Development Fund Development and marketing of cross-border traffic between Northern Sweden, Finland and Russia.
2006-2007 Project Director EU Cohesion Fund Master Planning for the development of the regional airports in Latvia and preparation of a financial proposal for upgrading of the airports.
2006-2007 NUAC Naviair / Luftfartsverket, Denmark, Sweden Project Director Socio-economic analysis for the possible merger of the ANS services in Danish and Swedish airspace as a part of the Scandinavian implementation of the EU Single European Sky concept.
2005-2006 Zia International Airport DANIDA, RAMBOLL, Bangladesh Senior consultant Master Planning for Zia International Airport with special focus on demand forecasting and long-term planning for airside and landside facilities in order to meet future demands.
2005-2006 Krasnodar Airport ALK Airports, Russian Federation Project Director Assessment of terminal building. Feasibility study of rehabilitation of the present terminal building compared to the construction of a new terminal building.
2005-2006 Traffic models for Greenlandic shipping company Arctic Umiaq Line, Greenland Project Director Assessment of different traffic structures and schedules in order to establish a profitable operation of the shipping company.
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2005 Aviation traffic infrastructure in the Bahamas EDF, RAMBOLL, Bahamas Project Director Assessment and prioritisation of traffic infrastructure projects in the Bahamas and specifically in the Family Islands.
2005 Strategy plan for Bratislava Airport EBRD, RAMBOLL, Slovakia Team Leader Strategy planning for Bratislava Airport in order to take advantage of new business opportunities in the enlarged EU.
2005 Terminal design for Sandefjord Airport Sandefjord Airport A/S, Norway Project Director Development of revised passenger terminal design. Operational and financial as-sessment of extension of the passenger terminal with a special view on increased traffic from Low Cost Carriers.
2005 Burgas and Varna airports Copenhagen Airports International, Bulgaria Senioir consultant Market assessment and forecasting for Burgas and Varna Airports as input for a proposal from Copenhagen Airport International for a long-term management concession agreement.
2004-2006 Tourism planning for the NW region in Russia Tacis, Pohl Consulting and Associates, Russian Federation Project Director Integrated tourism marketing planning for the entire North West region in Russia with the project basis in St Petersburg.
2003-2004 Master Planning for Namibian airports Namibia Airports Company Ltd, African Development Bank, Namibia Project Director Master Planning for Hosea Kutako International airport and Eros domestic airport in Windhoek.
2003-2004 Tourism development for Monchegorsk, Russia EU-Tacis, Pohl Consulting and Associates, Russian Federation Project Director Strategic tourism and traffic planning for Monchegorsk region.
2003-2004 Ambulance flights from Greenland Directorate of Health, Greenland, Greenland Project Director Planning and development of new traffic models for evacuation and ambulance flights in Greenland and for transatlantic flights between Greenland and Denmark.
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2003 Icaland Express Iceland Express, Iceland Project Director Strategic planning for a new low-price carrier in Iceland.
2002-2003 Feasibility study for Taj Airport Andhra Pradesh State, India Project Director Feasibility study and master planning for development of TAJ Airport as a new air-port for the greater Delhi region. The study includes market assessment, traffic forecast , concept development, operational planning and assessment of economic viability.
2002 Traffic forecasting for Novosibirsk Airport RAMBØLL / PACC Russia, Russian Federation Project Director Strategic planning and forecasting for Tolmachevo International Airport, Novosibirsk.
2002 Tourism development in Aqaba, Jordan POHL CONSULTING & ASSOCIATES / EC, Jordan Project Director Project preparation mission for EC support in order to enhance trade facilitation and tourism development in the Special Economic Zone in Aqaba (ASEZA). Development of a tourism development programme.
2001 Privatisation of Air Tanzania IFC, Tanzania, United Republic of Project Director Management support to Air Tanzania with the view of privatisation. The support included financial management turn-around including among other issues route structure analysis, yield analysis and fleet strategy.
2001 Tourism development in Georgia EC Tacis, Georgia Senioir expert Market assessment for a tourism development plan for Georgia.
2001 Feasibility study for Nagpur Airport Maharashtra State, India Project Director Feasibility study for development of Nagpur Airport into a multi-modal hub for in-ternational, regional and domestic air traffic. The study includes market assess-ment, concept development and assessment of economic viability.
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2001 Market potential for cruise traffic to Copenhagen Copenhagen Port Authority, Denmark, Sweden Project Director Assessment of the market potential for cruise tourism to Copenhagen and forecasting of the number of passengers and ship calls at Copenhagen Port. Furthermore the project included strategic planning for marketing and infrastructure investments in Copenhagen and Malmø ports.
2001 Route structures for Southern Greenland Greenland Home Rule, Greenland Project Director The study included market assessment, route analyses and a viability analysis for a new air-route between Iceland and the Southern part of Greenland (Narsarsuaq). Furthermore the study included a model for risk sharing among the Greenland Home Rule, the tour-operators and the airlines.
2000-2001 North-Atlantic air traffic structues Greenland Home Rule, Greenland Project Director The project includes an economic assessment of different air-traffic structures for Greenland including helicopter traffic, domestic fixed wing services and Atlantic traffic to Iceland and Denmark.
2000 Tourism development in Mauritius EU, Mauritius Project Director Contribution to the development of a Master Plan for the tourism development in Mauritius and Rodrigues. The input included market analysis of the tourism potential in the European markets.
2000 Airport development in Guyana and Suriname EC, Guyana, Suriname Project Director Assessment of need for support for rehabilitation and development of airports and ATC in Guyana and Surinam.
2000 Relocation of Reykjavik Airport Reykjavik Municipality, Iceland Project Director The municipality of Reykjavik considered a relocation of the present downtown airport to a more remote location. The study included identification of suitable sites and assessment of operational, environmental and financial aspects.
1999-2000 Charter service Private airline, Spain Project Manager Market analysis and product development of a new semi-scheduled air traffic service between Spain and Scandinavia.
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1999 Restructurering of holiday centre Danish People Holiday, Spain Project Director Financial re-structuring of a holiday centre in Tenerife.
1999 Flight safety in NW Russia EU-Tacis, Russian Federation Project Manager Assessment of the needs for EU support for improvement of flight safety in the airports of Arkhangelsk, Murmansk and Syktyvkar.
1998-1999 Restructurering of tour-operator Danish People Holiday, Denmark Project Manager Organisational restructuring of a medium sized Danish tour-operator
1998 Ogle Airport, Georgetown IDB, Guyana, Suriname Project Director Due diligence analysis, market assessment and privatisation planning for secondary airport in Georgetown.
1998 ATC headquarter in the CEATS countries Eurocontrol, Austria Project Manager Assessment of site selection and political acceptance for a new Central European Headquarter for Air Traffic Control (ATC).
1998 Commuter airline in Greenland Greenland Air, Greenland Project Director Fleet planning for introduction of small commuter aircraft for passenger and cargo service in Greenland. Assessment of demand from the tourism sector.
1998 Air traffic in Mongolia EU Tacis, Mongolia Project Director Assessment of international and domestic air services as an integrated part of the tourism product in Mongolia. Drafting of recommendations regarding development of aviation products and services for tourists. Marketing seminar for Mongolian Airlines.
1997 Aarhus Airport The municipality of Aarhus, Denmark Project Director Pre-investment study of a new localisation of Aarhus airport. An assessment of construction costs, traffic demand and profitability of a new airport located close to the city centre of Aarhus.
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1997 Strategic planning Greenland AirClient: Greenland Air, Greenland Project Director Operational planning for 7 new airports and assessment of the present fleet structure and the need for introduction of new configurations of aircraft in Greenland.
1997 Irkutsk and St Petersburg Airports Tacis/Ramboll, Russian Federation Senioir advisor Proposal for development of Irkutsk Airport. Preparation of a proposal regarding localisation and extension of runway. Development of models for forecasting and business planning for the airport.
1997 Lake Sibaya Danida, BtB programme, South Africa Project Director Quality control of training programme for a new eco-lodge in the KwaZulu Natal Province.
1997 Aalborg Airport Aalborg Airport/Ramboll, Denmark Project Director User analysis among airlines, travel agencies, tour-operators, car hire companies etc. in order to establish a basis for decision regarding refurbishment of the terminal building.
1997 Aventura Holiday Resort Cosatu Kopano, South Africa Project Director Pre-investment study for acquisition of Aventura Holiday Resorts, South Africa. An assessment of the organisational-, market- and financial structures of Aventura in order to form a consortium of Danish and South African investors for the acquisition of Aventura Holiday Resorts.
1997 Mpumalanga Airports Mpumalanga Province/Ramboll, South Africa Project Director Assessment of market potential and financial viability of two new airports in the southern part of Kruger National Park.
1997 Albatros, Assessment of a South African tour-operator Danida, BtB Programme, South Africa Project Director An evaluation of the market, organisational and financial pre-conditions of a JV company formed by a Danish tour-operator and a group of South African tour-operators.
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1996 Development and planning of a new private airline for domestic traffic in the Marshalls Robert Reimers Enterprises Ltd, Marshall Islands Advisor Operational planning including specification of range and performance requirements for the operations and identification of relevant types of aircraft. Furthermore as-sessment of the financial feasibility of the project.
1996 Airline Restructuring Volga-Dnepr Airline / EU, Russian Federation Advisor Initiator of a restructuring program for the Russian cargo carrier Volga Dnepr.
1996 Marshall Islands – Marketing planning and market networking Asian Development Bank, Marshall Islands Project Director Identification of market segments and tour-operators for tourism to the Marshall Islands. Establishment of business contacts and a database for promotion activities in the US and the Australian market and preparation of guidelines for product development for niche markets (diving and sport fishing). Co-ordination of marketing activities between Continental Micronesia (national carrier of Micronesia) and the product suppliers. Development and production of a Travel Agents Manual.
1996 Co-ordination of Air Traffic and Shipping Greenland Home Rule, Greenland Project Director An overall planning and implementation of a co-ordinated domestic traffic system in Greenland for passenger and cargo traffic. The aim of the project is to service the small towns and villages in Greenland primarily by air service (STOL and helicopter service).
1996 Feasibility Study of Golf & Country Club in Berlin Private Investment Group, Germany Project Director Analysis of market potential, development of product and service concept and financial feasibility.
1996 Management support to a ferry company BornholmsTrafikken, Denmark Project Director Implementation of a new distribution strategy and price differentiation in order to increase tourism to the island of Bornholm.
1996 Airport Development Aarhus Airport, Denmark Project Director Forecast of international and domestic traffic development at Aarhus airport. Financial analysis of alternative models for the future structure of the airport.
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1996 Tax-free study A group of European tax-free supplier, EU-27 Project Director Europe - An analysis of the termination of tax-free sales on charter flights in Europe. A study on the consequences for the charter traffic in Europe in case the tax-free sales on board flights was abolished by the EU.
1995 Airport Planning Greenland Home Rule, Greenland Project Director Director of a feasibility study regarding the establishment of a new transatlantic airport in Nuuk, Greenland. The study included technical evaluations, forecasts on traffic structures in Greenland and financial implications.
1995 Aviation Policy Greenland Home Rule, Greenland Project Director Advisor to Greenland Home Rule regarding EU “Package 3" on air transportation in relation to Greenland’s air traffic policy.
1995 Distribution Study Danish Tourism Board, Denmark Project Director Study of the distribution systems in the travel trade emphasising the distribution of Danish tourism products on the international markets.
1995 Global Recreational Tourism Industry/Hotel Overview Study The World Bank / IFC., United States Project Director Director of a world-wide study for IFC/The World Bank in order to identify investment opportunities in the hotel sector.
1995 Nizhny Novgorod Hotel Market Assessment Study The World Bank / IFC, Russian Federation Director Director of a hotel investment project in Nizhny Novgorod on behalf of IFC. This comprehensive market assessment included a study of the present hotel inventory, infrastructure and recommendation on financial models for hotel investment in Russia.
1994-1995 Bornholm Marketing Planning BornholmsTrafikken, Denmark Advisor Marketing advisor to a major Danish ferry company. Responsible for the prepara-tion of a marketing strategy and plan including product development strategies.
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1994-1995 Strategic Planning for City Tourism Wonderful Copenhagen Foundatio, Denmark Project Director Project Director of a tourism strategy development project.
1994 Airline Development Transeast Airlines, Latvia Consultant Consultant to the Board of Directors of a Latvian airline regarding route planning and establishment of route traffic between Latvia and Scandinavia.
1993-1994 Danish People Holiday Danish People Holiday, Denmark General Manager Acting General Manager of the charter department of Danish People Holiday which offer a world-wide tour programme.
1993-1994 Aviation Planning Greenland Home Rule, Greenland Project Director Project Director of a detailed strategic and operational analysis regarding the re-structuring of the air traffic between Denmark, Greenland and Canada.
1993-1994 Tourism Resort Feasibility Study R & S, Hamburg and West Deutsche Landesbank, Germany Project Director Project Director of a feasibility study regarding the development of a former East-German naval base into a marina and holiday resort.
1993 Aircraft acquisition Lithuanian Airlines and Air Lithuania., Lithuania Advisor Advisor to two airlines with respect to acquisition of Western aircraft ( Fokker 27, Caravelle and Boeing 727).
PUBLICATIONS 2006 ICAO high-level airport management courses (AMPAP) Educational material
TEACHING EXPERIENCE 2006-2013 ICAO and ACI Professional Airport Management Programme, Distant learning
1975-1995 Associate professor, CBS
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