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Invest in aalborg ambassadors

Who do you trust when it matters?

Business leaders are Aalborg’s strongest advocates. The Invest in Aalborg Ambassador Network connects business professionals who open doors, share real stories and create visibility for Aalborg at international conferences and meetings - where traditional marketing cannot reach.

Invest in Aalborg equips them. They deliver authenticity.

What is the Invest in Aalborg Ambassador Network

The Ambassador Network is a group of selected business leaders, professionals, and profiles connected to Aalborg who act as voluntary representatives of the city through Invest in Aalborg. The network is built to extend Aalborg’s global reach by leveraging individuals who already operate in international contexts and have strong professional networks.

These ambassadors are not formal marketers - they are trusted voices with real-world credibility. They are chosen because of their connection to Aalborg and their ability to bridge local strengths with global opportunities. Through their roles in companies, research, and international environments, they help create relationships that Aalborg as a city could not establish alone.

At its core, the network is a relationship-driven platform, designed to strengthen business connections, provide insights into global trends, and support strategic positioning of Aalborg in key industries such as energy, life science, and digital technologies.

The ambassadors say




Rikke Holmgaard

Chief Human Resources Officer - Norlys Energy Trading
“...everyone is here to contribute with what we can, motivated by generosity and a sense of obligation.”
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Allan Mørch

CEO - AskCody
“There’s simply no reason our wonderful city should keep flying under the radar internationally…”
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Thomas N. Christensen

Vice President Buildings and Regional Director Aalborg – COWI
"...Aalborg has a huge potential as a development hub for new technologies within the Green Transition, which can benefit the entire region.."
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Magnus Vagtborg

CEO - Crossbord
"Aalborg's potential as a business hub is quite significant, especially in terms of international business compliance and talent development.."
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Jan Rene Knudsen

Vice President - DSV Air & Sea, Inc.
"...it has been facinating to watch the transformation of not only Aalborg inner city harbor, but also the ”East harbor” and needless to say Aalborg’s overall transformation."
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Mads Friis Jensen

"Aalborg has the raw material for business in the form of educated people who, alongside their work, can thrive as individuals and families in the city."
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Hans Elmegaard

CEO – Moddule

"Aalborg is a growing and modern city with a great potential to attract international businesses to the area."
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Lars Hedebrandt

Former Head of Corporate Banking - Danske Bank

"I believe that Aalborg has an extensive number of businesses with a huge potential for further development - which will enable more investments from abroad."
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Peter Balling

Angel Investor & Chairman of the Board, Partner, COO – Eco2Light

"Aalborg is a gem and we have many opportunities to make ourselves more noticed both in Denmark and abroad. We just have to dare."

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Thomas Bælum

Partner - Kompetent Search A/S

"With a joint structured approach...we could improve the output of all the strategic initiatives in the city"

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Claus Falk

Chairman of Invest in Aalborg & Partner, CEO - Danphone

"Aalborg excels in collaboration and matchmaking of companies to create new partnerships and thriving ecosystems."

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Mette bugge

Business Director - Aalborg Municipality

"We have to show the world what Aalborg is capable of when we put together the right people and resources. "

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Grimur Lund

Board Professional, Investor & Co-Founder - Logimatic

"Aalborg has been through massive development over the last decade and so has the business. But there is still much more unreleased potential..."

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    How do they help Aalborg?


    The Ambassador Network plays a strategic role in making Aalborg visible and competitive in a global market for talent, investment, and innovation. Their main contribution is not direct promotion, but influence through networks, credibility, and storytelling.

    First, ambassadors represent Aalborg in international contexts - such as meetings, conferences, and business collaborations where they share perspectives and experiences that highlight the city’s strengths in a credible and authentic way.

    Second, they contribute to better strategic decisions. Through their global exposure, ambassadors provide insights into market trends, business needs, and international dynamics, helping Aalborg position itself more effectively.

    Third, they help open doors to opportunities - including investors, companies, and partnerships. In a competitive global landscape where cities compete for attention, these personal connections can be decisive in attracting new business and talent.

    Finally, the network strengthens Aalborg’s identity by encouraging a more proactive narrative about the city. By mobilizing pride and sharing success stories, the ambassadors help shift Aalborg from being relatively unknown to being recognized as a credible and attractive business destination.

    In short, the Ambassador Network is less about formal promotion and more about trusted influence at scale - turning personal networks into a strategic asset for Aalborg’s international growth.

    Learn more about the ambassadors here