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Morten Petersen

Collaborator · DISC type si
CEO & Co-founder at Worksome
📍 Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

Morten Petersen is the CEO and Co-founder of Worksome, a platform transforming how companies manage external talent. A former Google executive and graduate of Copenhagen Business School, he leverages his background in digital transformation to address inefficiencies in the recruitment industry. People who have worked with him describe him as skilled, competent, and talented.

Outside of his primary role, Morten has been a member of the SCIENCE Digitization Council at the University of Copenhagen and a board member at Rosendahl Design Group A/S. He lives with his wife and three sons just north of Copenhagen and has previously expressed his admiration for business leaders who challenge conformity.

His graduate thesis on the experience economy was awarded best in class.

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Experience
28 Years
Current Role
CEO & Co-founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
Personality Overview

How Morten shows up

Consensus Builder
Appreciative
Fair-minded

They are more likely to go for proven solutions. Win-win scenarios can appeal strongly to them. Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are.

Priorities

Topics Morten cares about

External Workforce
As CEO of Worksome, he is dedicated to simplifying how businesses engage and manage freelancers, contractors, and other external workers.
Future of Work
He frequently discusses the shift towards freelance and remote work, advocating for a culture of trust and flexibility in a post-pandemic world.
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Career

Work history

9-2017
CEO & Co-founder
Worksome
12-2016 - 6-2019
Member of SCIENCE Digitization Council
Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen
1-2016 - 9-2017
Head of Engagement
Google
1-2016 - 4-2017
Head of Digital Natives
Google
8-2012 - 12-2015
Industry Leader
Google
In the press

Media appearances

Worksome Founders on Worksome Intelligence & the Future of AI. Featured in Worksome Blog
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Getting to Know You: Morten Petersen, Co-founder & CEO, Worksome. Featured in BM Magazine
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Education
2002 - 2006
HD afsætning (Graduate Diploma in Business Administration)
Copenhagen Business School
2016 - 2016
Board Certificate
Board Assure A/S
2005 - 2006
Education details unavailable
TDC Talent Pool
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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