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Thomas Torp

Critic · DISC type C
Art Director at Forsvaret
📍 Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

Thomas Torp is a highly experienced Creative Director with three decades of experience creating some of Denmarks most powerful advertising universes. Educated at Den Danske Reklameskole, he is known for his work with over 100 companies. He recently transitioned from the agency world to become an Art Director for the Danish Armed Forces (Forsvaret), seeking more meaningful work.

Growing up around his mothers confectionery shop gave Thomas a unique, early insight into consumer behavior and peoples relationship with brands. He maintains a casual personal style, preferring to wear jeans and sneakers, even in his current role with the military. He appreciates and publicly praises passionate, cause-driven work in others.

After a long and successful career, he joined the Danish Armed Forces because he felt tired of the traditional advertising industry and wanted a new challenge with a deeper purpose.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Art Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
Personality Overview

How Thomas shows up

Precise
Negotiator
Information Seeker

They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms. They enjoy working alone and do not rely on others very often. They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data.

Priorities

Topics Thomas cares about

Humor in Advertising
He is renowned for his use of humor and believes it can effectively build a bridge between purpose-driven brands and consumers, making serious messages more accessible.
Meaningful Work
His recent move to the Danish Armed Forces was driven by a desire to find a deeper meaning and motivation that he felt was missing in the traditional agency world.
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Career

Work history

2-2025
Art Director
Forsvaret
8-2021 - 2-2025
Creative Director
Freelance
10-2020 - 8-2023
Co-Founder / Executive Producer
Klub Moderne
7-2014 - 9-2021
Co-founder / Creative Director
TorpBerthelsen
6-2010 - 5-2014
Partner / Creative Director
Wibroe, Duckert & Partners
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1992 - 1994
Bachelor
Den Danske Reklameskole
1989 - 1989
Teknisk Tegner
Teknisk Skole Haslev
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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