Lars Bjerre-Harpøth

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Afdelingschef at Init

Spentrup, Central Denmark Region, Denmark

Overview

Lars Bjerre-Harpøth is a results-oriented Department Head at Ini with over 15 years of experience in digital transformation and industrial automation. He specializes in bridging the gap between IT and OT, translating complex technical challenges into clear business direction. He is a graduate of the Stifinder leadership program.

Outside of his technical focus, Lars demonstrates a keen interest in leadership development and Danish industrial innovation, following market leaders like Vestas and Danfoss. He also appreciates insights from prominent Danish figures, such as the footballer Preben Elkær, connecting sports careers to business leadership.

Unique fact: Lars is a "Stifinder, " having completed a respected Danish leadership program focused on personal and organizational development.

Personality Overview

Thorough Evaluator

Fast But Analytical

ROI Driven

They respond well to strong and respectful communication.  They prefer to move quickly, and expect the same from others. They are less concerned about the product and more about its potential impact.

Topics They Care About

IT/OT Integration
His expertise lies in the intersection of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT), driving digital transformation in production environments.
Industrial Automation
Has a long track record of leading automation, MES, and SCADA projects for the food and manufacturing industries at companies like Frontmatec and Verdo.
Digital Transformation
A core theme of his career is leading organizational change and digital maturation, focusing on creating scalable structures and measurable results.

Media Appearances

Lars has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2025 - 11-2025
Afdelingschef at Init
2-2022 - 9-2025
Head of Department at Verdo Teknik at Verdo
8-2018 - 2-2022
Head of Department, Food | MES & Automation at Frontmatec
1-2013 - 8-2018
Afdelingschef / MES at Frontmatec
6-2010 - 12-2012
Chief Project and Market Manager at COWI

Education

2016 - 2016
Stifinder from Pathfinder A/S
11-2022 - 12-2022
Digitalisering from Masterclass digitalisering

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Exp : 24 Location : Spentrup, Central Denmark Region, Denmark Job Level : N/A Designation : Afdelingschef at Init
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Insights For Selling To Lars

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • Be respectful but crisp

DONT's

  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Avoid being too verbose
  • Do not hesitate from asking counter questions, just avoid challenging their authority

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Lars is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Lars

  • If they are not convinced, they will have no hesitation in telling you the same.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Lars move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Lars take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Lars

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