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Maria Carlsen Skovsted

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On Maternity Leave at -
📍 Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

Maria Carlsen Skovsted is an Engagement Director at Evolve, specializing in sustainability and ESG transformation. With a background from Copenhagen Business School, she has extensive experience in sustainability strategy, ESG reporting, and investor relations from her time at Hempel A/S and PKA. People often describe her as proactive and well-organized.

Maria is passionate about life science and innovation, co-authoring a publication on managing front-end innovation through idea markets. She was selected for an elite module in BioBusiness and Innovation, which only accepts 30 students, reflecting her dedication to cross-disciplinary environments combining business with science.

Unique fact: Maria has spoken at conferences on the topic of implementing sustainability strategies within executive management and boards.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
On Maternity Leave
Location
Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
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ESG Transformation
Her current role as Engagement Director at Evolve, a boutique consultancy, is focused on guiding companies through ESG transformations. This is a core part of her professional identity.
Sustainability Strategy
Previously Head of Sustainability Strategy at Hempel A/S and a frequent public speaker on the topic, demonstrating deep expertise and passion for embedding sustainability in corporate governance.
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Career

Work history

3-2025
On Maternity Leave
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9-2024 - 5-2025
Engagement Director
Evolve
6-2024 - 9-2024
Senior Manager
Evolve
3-2024 - 5-2024
Senior ESG Manager
PKA
9-2022 - 12-2023
Head of Sustainability Strategy
Hempel A/S
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Education
2018 - 2018
Continuing education
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
2010 - 2012
Cand. merc.
Copenhagen Business School
2011 - 2011
Elective
BioBusiness and Innovation Program
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