Jesper Kongstad
Industrial Advisor
Zacco Groupe
Denmark
Biography
Jesper is Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors and Industrial Advisor at Zacco – one of Northern Europe’s most successful companies specialized in intellectual property. Before joining Zacco, Jesper was the Director General and CEO of the Danish Patent and Trademark Office, and Chairman of the Administrative Council in the European Patent Organization (EPO). Previously, he has held various executive positions in the Danish Pharmaceutical industry in both public and private organizations. Jesper started he’s career in the Ministry of Economic and Business Affairs. In 2006, the Danish queen appointed him Knight of the Order of Dannebrog. Jesper holds an MSc degree in Economics and Planning from Roskilde University, and an MPA from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government.
Research Interest
Business Manangement
