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Kim Vejlby Hansen

Observer · DISC type ci
CEO at FOSS
📍 Hillerød, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

Kim Vejlby Hansen is the CEO of FOSS, a global leader in food analysis technology. With a Ph. D. from the Technical University of Denmark, he has extensive experience in R&D and executive leadership. He also serves as Chairman for Ibsen Photonics and is a board member at GN Group, driving technological innovation.

He is deeply committed to professional growth, championing a culture where the majority of leadership roles are filled through internal promotions. He believes that the core of leadership is about developing people and helping them realize their full potential within the company, fostering a space for growth and opportunity.

He has led FOSS through several strategic acquisitions, including one of the largest in the companys history with the purchase of Wasatch Photonics.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Hillerød, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
Personality Overview

How Kim shows up

Value Driven
Assertive
Example Seeker

They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. 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.

Priorities

Topics Kim cares about

Strategic Acquisitions
He has led FOSS in multiple acquisitions, including Wasatch Photonics and a significant stake in Graspian ApS, to bolster the company's position in optical technologies.
Sustainable Food Production
As CEO of FOSS, he is on a mission to contribute to the sustainable use of global agricultural resources, ensuring food quality and reducing waste through technology.
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Career

Work history

3-2016
CEO
FOSS
1-2011 - 3-2016
COO
FOSS
1-2009 - 12-2010
Executive Vice President Business & Product Development
FOSS
3-2024
Board Member
GN Group
3-2010
Chairman
Ibsen Photonics
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1991 - 1994
Ph.D.
DTU - Technical University of Denmark
1983 - 1988
M. Sc. E.E.
DTU - Technical University of Denmark
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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