REASON FOR THE SEARCH

This position of Investment Director in Denmark was highly desired by the Private Equity Firm in order for the company to expand and grow a brand-new team in Copenhagen, and also to cultivate and extend the Danish market.

THE PRIVATE EQUITY FIRM

Norvestor typically invests in companies that provide services where digitisation or technology can be used to make sustainable efficiency gains to create remarkable value for clients and society. The firm operates with a strong culture of respect, and an entrepreneurial and commercial approach to business, and works very closely with their Portfolio Companies, with several of their partners actually having previously worked in an executive position within a blue-chip company.

THE SEARCH REQUIREMENTS

This new role specifically required over 10 years of Private Equity experience, a successful track record, a strong network across Denmark, and of course, Danish speaking, meaning that a very specialised candidate was vital to find.

Although Norvestor is a Nordics founded Private Equity Firm, the Investment Director and first hire in Copenhagen, Denmark is a crucial hire. They had already explored the market for over 6 months to no success with one of the largest search firms in the world. They then turned to Raw Selection, which prides itself on difficult-to-fill roles.

Upon starting this search, Norvestor was determined for us to find a candidate that would be a perfect cultural fit. Norvestor’s most desired key qualities for an employee include respectfulness, entrepreneurialism, a focus on growth, and an exceptional ability to maintain relationships.

Norvestor is the most active firm in the Nordics, and with a strong desire to continue the expansion of their business in Denmark, it was essential for the recruitment team at Raw Selection to find the right person to take on this exciting new role of Investment Director.

After assessing over 100 candidates, Raw Selection identified a great profile who was subsequently hired for the role.

Raw Selection followed our extensive 14-step search process, identifying over 500 potential profiles which were then cut down to a shortlist of 17, all of whom had been fully interviewed and measured for culture fit.

The profile who was hired had outstanding experience in regards to evaluation of new investment opportunities, valuations, financial modelling, managing the investment process, leading and executing various value creation initiatives in the portfolio companies, and also building a strong network.

THOUGHTS ON THE CANDIDATE

"Kasper came across as very measured and very ambitious from the first discussion. He clearly has a very good knowledge of the Danish market and had experience working for a well-known Danish Private Equity firm with a similar investment thesis to Norvestor. His experience of leading deals, working across multiple industries and previous experience at a top 4 accounting firm all gave him the skills, tools, and knowledge Norvestor needed to be the first hire in Denmark and to build out an office and local presence. We know that Kasper has already completed his first investment and has multiple add-on acquisitions in the pipeline as well as further portfolio companies."

Alex Rawlings, Managing Partner

THE CANDIDATES' THOUGHTS

"I really enjoyed working with Alex and his team. Alex is very dedicated and always makes sure to keep you informed as a candidate throughout the process."

Kasper Kristensen, Investment Director, Norvestor Equity

THE CLIENT'S THOUGHTS

"It was a pleasure to work with Raw Selection and they did an excellent job in finding a senior investment professional with mid-cap private equity experience. We were presented with a series of high-quality candidates and the Raw Selection team handled the dialogue with all candidates in an effective, professional, confidential manner."

Olav Osland Vik-Mo, COO and Partner, Norvestor Equity