John Mortensen

Background

About John Mortensen

Passionate about leadership. I focus on helping companies gain competitive advantages in a global market while motivating people to perform at their best. I am results-driven, vision-led, and committed. I thrive in high-energy environments where ideas are put into action and impact. Known for my direct communication and entrepreneurial spirit. I challenge inefficiency, push boundaries, and drive teams toward outcomes. My leadership style blends foresight with a hands-on approach. I’m motivated by big-picture goals, and I believe success is earned through hard work, discipline, and bold decision-making. Whether navigating complex challenges or launching new business initiatives, I operate with speed & conviction- Robust, Proactive, and self-driven with a can-do attitude. High-energy, intuitive, and adaptable - Strategic planner with a bias for action - Honest communicator who values candor - Result Driven - Visionary team player who drives performance - Extensive experience with Strategic Business development and B2B sales on C-Suite level Key achievements- successfully moved the EPLAN business from perpetual license model to subscription model - Transformation of sales processes during the covid-19 pandemic - Supported multiple market-leading companies in their digital transition - Management of large software implementation project - Successfully positioned EPLAN as a market leader in Denmark - Consistently exceeded the revenue targets during all years Worked with industrial automation for more than 29 years, the last 19 years with B2B sales for automations solutions and software sales. Educational background Management - Academy Profession Degree in management - Non-commissioned officer, Royal Danish Navy Sales - FranklinCovey: Helping Clients Succeed - Mercuri International: Proactive sales - Tack: Sales psychology - Implement: Strategic Sales - Spin Selling Other - General adult educational training ( Planning, organizing, and evaluating education for adults, The training are aimed at teachers, trainers, and managers who have a professional background and who needs educational qualifications to teach adults.)- Non-Commissioned Officer, technical course at Royal Navy Technical School ( Equivalent to 1 semester of Academy Profession Degree in Service Engineering