LinKS
A trusted alliance of +1000 top decision-makers across public, private, and political sectors. We all shared the LinKS learning platform and education.
LinKS mobilizes influential individuals, organizations corporates, and nations at the highest diplomatic level to drive change. Founded in 1999, The Kingdom of Denmark.
Europe@LinKS fosters a foundation for building a strong and competitive alliance for global success. Europe is our starting point for a global future.
LinKS serves the purpose of constructing the necessary alliances by uniting people and co-creating strategies with an impactful edge.
The Chairs’ Agenda 2025
The Chair’s Agenda is a global initiative focusing on leadership, particularly Chairs of Boards, to drive global businesses and create a positive impact on society.
The characteristics of the chairs invited encompass business excellence, a global mindset, understanding society, and embracing science and technology. The expected impact is parity at the top decision-making levels, as well as mental models of global collaboration.
This initiative serves as a neutral ground for highlighting the critical need for action and more women in top leadership positions. We initiate conversations about the role of global chairs in parity.
The 2025 format involves a global selection of awarded chairs who will contribute to a constitutional chapter on the role of chairs or board presidents in the present and in a geopolitically uncertain world moving forward.
The first mover countries making their selections are Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, India, Italy, Ireland, The Netherlands, The Philippines and The United Kingdom. And many more nations to follow.
The first summit will be hosted from Copenhagen, Denmark. The results will be presented by continent, with Europe’s presentation taking place at the end of November in Brussels at Egmont Palace, accompanied other continents.
Our Europe in the World
In 2023 LinKS moved focus to Europe and beyond to find the anchors of European alliances on a global measurement of ambition. Politics, science, business, and societies as a whole is the collaboration model. To impact mindsets and generate results.
New Missions
Brussels will serve as a an additional platform in our LinKS missions. For the last three years LinKS has been a trusted partner and facilitator at European Business Summit’s (EBS) annual flagship event hosting +2,000 participants and high-level speakers.
At the moment, LinKS is partnering with EBS on the efforts of building a world-leading Europe in quantum computing and life sciences. This will make a difference for future generations.
Together with one of the world’s largest foundation, The Novo Nordisk Foundation, we emphasize the potential of European life sciences, enabled by quantum and AI, to become a world-leading region.
In Brussels, and in collaboration with the EU Commission, we are building globally competitive partnerships for the benefit of European citizens. And share globally.
LinKS builds alliances from Europe to the world on vital themes and agendas across business, society and political sectors.
With the power of visionary leadership we have educated our country’s decision-makers
Through 25 years, we have built a knowledge base with the world-leading business schools and our community. At present, we are partnering with Professor George Day of The Wharton School to mobilize vigilant leadership in cities.
LinKS has been the proud first mover to point out the the necessity of educating political and public leadership alongside the private sector at esteemed global business schools, such as The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and INSEAD.
The reasoning behind LinKS came from our insights from all sectors and the potential quantum leaps that we all could gain from cross sector magnitude. This has been acknowledged as a groundbreaking initiative of development on a national level.
Co-creation in Trusted Circles and Diplomacy
LinKS works in trusted circles and open innovation in conjunction. Numerous cases have been solved by combining the powers of the network and the creation process of new ways to go forward have been decided.
In synergy, LinKS sparks solutions, shaping transformative paths ahead.
LinKS engages with respect and trust with the global diplomats to the Kingdom of Denmark. We strive to find a seamless exchange of insights and expertise.
This collaborative approach not only strengthens diplomatic relations but also fosters mutual understanding and impactful engagements.
In alliances, we push forward complex strategic agendas.
Solutions for a Sustainable Life
BLOX: Build Back Circular 2021
As the world population grows and livelihoods improve, more people turn their attention from simply getting by to aiming for a higher quality of life. Circularity is probably the most challenging condition underlying a sustainable future life. It is about designing without waste, re-use and understanding the system as a whole. On this occasion Ambassadors to Denmark ambitiously presented circular solutions from their cites in europe.
To learn more about circularity please follow this link
BLOX Global
LinKS has from 2018-2022 hostet Blox Global: an embassy for BLOX, on behalf of Realdania to build partnerships through the diplomatic corps to Denmark and The Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Blox Global has facilitated and curated events for top decision-makers and ambassadors like #BuildBackBetter, #BuildBackCircular, #ARoomofOnesOwn.
The LinKS way of doing Business –Corporate Transition
The challenge of transforming and designing new business models enhancing the competitive positions for tomorrow’s industries.
For decades LinKS has contributed and designed strategies together with corporates, institutions and political entities. Our advice is always delivered in co-creation with LinKS Alumni, relevant professors, and knowledge providers on a global scale.
In the Energy-, Financial- and industry sectors we have co-created innovation centers, renewable structures and redesigned organizational systems. Collective efforts have set the agendas ambitously high and the perspectives and competencies deeply solid.
I.e. the Volkswagen Case
Orchestrated by LinKS, CTO Dr. Ulrich Eichhorn unfolded VW’s electrification strategy followed by the need to re-orchestrate its global R&D employing 46.000 engineers and scientists.
I.e. the Lamborghini Case
LinKS has for years done co-creative strategic consulting to i.e. Lamborghini’s R&D leadership team in Bologna. Major and severe questions about sustainable design principles and the application of technical competencies has been a scenario for the future of many R&D departments. Time has come for enourmous change.
Parity
#WomenForward #InternationalWomensDay
Our focus is on women’s representation in top-decision positions influencing our future.
We do this by showcasing female courage and executive decision power, Nothing less, In Denmark, Scandinavia, Europe and globally.
This mission lies close to the heart of the LinKS Founder, Mette (Mellie) Laursen who proudly was appointed as Judge for the Cartier Women’s Initiative. leading initiatives of installing women in top positions is a matter of great importance.
A Global Call
Leaders are responsible for advancing agendas, making mission decisions, and issuing executive orders for impact. At LinKS, we’ve had the privilege of supporting leaders—chairs, executive directors, leading academics and ambassadors—who humbly serve their purpose in fulfilling this role.
Missions can be defeated by leaders who strictly follow rules, or they can show courage when critical agendas arise.
What path will you take? Challenge the proposed agendas, or break through barriers to move forward? Or both, based on factors like risk, loyalty, societal needs, or technology?
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, ambassador, CEO, or decision-maker, your role is to move forward with ambition. Ambitious decision-making requires transparency, effort, and commitment to the mission. Though we may differ in opinions or values, sometimes a mission must be pursued.
At LinKS, we identify these missions with leaders and build united alliances. We understand that opposition may arise due to insight, conditions, or differing priorities, so we focus on negotiation, education, and strength to overcome challenges, assess risks, and achieve our goals.
This is why every day matters, even when it’s not simple. A favorite saying from Greenland is: “Time has not passed. Time will come.”
From broad experience in board work, executive management, start-up, and public sectors to firm experience in education, global corporates, ministries, embassies, foundations, cultural institutions, and top political environments – To impact mindsets.
Chevalier de l’ordre de la Couronne du Royaume de Belgique
The Order of the Crown to the Kingdom of Belgians
The Order of the Crown to the Kingdom of Belgians
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LinKS, Hugo Sato, Suzanne Lassen and Christina McKee Hjelmsø
