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Anders Refsgaard

Observer · DISC type ci
Vice President & Head of Global Ferry Commercial at DFDS
📍 Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

Anders Refsgaard is the Vice President & Head of Global Ferry Commercial at DFDS, leveraging over 20 years of experience in shipping and freight management. He leads a 300+ person organization, overseeing global passenger sales, marketing, and commercial operations. He holds a certification in Advanced Strategic Management from INSEAD.

As an extroverted leader, Anders is known for his strong motivational skills and a belief in open and candid communication. He is passionate about developing teams and creating a collaborative environment that utilizes everyones competencies to achieve the best results for both customers and the company.

At a previous company, Scandlines, he was commercially responsible for the successful sale of more than 35 redundant vessels.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Vice President & Head of Global Ferry Commercial
Job Level
Senior
Location
Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
Personality Overview

How Anders shows up

Curious
Example Seeker
Assertive

They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.

Priorities

Topics Anders cares about

Sustainable Shipping
Actively promotes and discusses DFDS's goal to reduce carbon emissions by 45% by 2030, highlighting the role of new environmentally friendly vessels and green fuels.
Customer Experience
Emphasizes delivering excellent customer service from the first online interaction to disembarking, which he views as key to DFDS winning 'World's Leading Ferry Operator'.
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Career

Work history

9-2024
Vice President & Head of Global Ferry Commercial
DFDS
1-2009 - 9-2024
Vice President
DFDS
8-2006 - 1-2009
General Director (CEO)
DFDS
7-1997 - 4-2003
Manager, S&P, Chartering
Scandlines
In the press

Media appearances

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Education

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Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

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