Jakob Torring, Managing Partner, at Hoffmann Reed Denmark, is an experienced executive search consultant and strategic advisor with more than 20 years of international business experience across shipping, energy, and executive recruitment.
Jakob Torring heads Hoffmann Reed Denmark, delivering tailored leadership solutions to global multinationals and private firms. His strategic insight, analytical rigor, and discreet approach secure top-tier talent, fostering lasting client partnerships and driving success.
As former Head of Strategy, Jakob led transformative M&A, integration, and optimization initiatives for the world’s largest product tanker pool, achieving multimillion-dollar savings and revenue growth through data-driven leadership.
With an MSc in Economics and Supply Chain Management and a Graduate Diploma in Finance from Copenhagen Business School, plus executive education from MIT, Harvard, and the London School of Economics, Jakob is a thought leader, actively engaged in mentoring, board advisory, and public policy think tanks.
Bjarne Kalø is a Partner at Hoffmann Reed Denmark, bringing experience in executive and professional search, leadership development and assessment, consulting, as well as holding both executive and non-executive roles himself.
Bjarne has +15 years’ experience in executive search, having led VP, Director and Senior Management searches for both private and public organizations as well as NGOs, across Scandinavia and Europe. He advises clients on how to attract, retain and develop the best senior leadership talent while challenging the existing. This is in a combination of all the services provided by Hoffmann Reed to nourish the clients’ growth and strategy.
In addition, Bjarne has previously held executive and non-executive positions in consulting, advertising, media and healthcare.