New experienced vice president to empower local construction company for further growth
The construction and contracting company Rasmus Jakobsen A/S welcomes Kirsten Hvid Schmidt as of October 1, 2024. Kirsten Hvid Schmidt will join the company as the new Vice President, responsible for finance and administration.
One of our core values is to ensure our customers a construction project of the highest quality, at the agreed price and on time. With his many years of experience from the port industry related to both the financial, sharp overview and development in the field of sustainability, Klaus Jakobsen is very much looking forward to involving Kirsten Hvid Schmidt's competencies at strategic level and the daily projects.
Mason Klaus Jakobsen:
"I look forward to Kirsten's employment here at Rasmus Jakobsen A/S. I am confident that Kirsten can lift us in the sustainable direction and create value for both customers and staff. I look forward to working with Kirsten to realize our goals. It's great when things can succeed through relationships and collaboration."
From the port industry to the construction industry
Kirsten Hvid Schmidt comes from a long-standing position as CFO of Port of Grenaa and CEO of the subsidiaries Driftsselskabet Port of Grenaa, Anholt Havn A/S and Sydhavnen A/S.
CEO of Port of Grenaa, Henrik Carstensen says:
"I am happy for everyone in this situation. I see it as a good sign of a strong collaboration that our companies can jointly find good and developing solutions and continue our cooperation. I have great respect for Kirsten's decision and recognize the great effort Kirsten has delivered for our group over the years."
According to Henrik Carstensen, Kirsten Hvid Schmidt will continue her employment at Port of Grenaa for a period of time and handle Anholt Havn A/S, Sydhavnen A/S and a few other special tasks for the group, alongside the new position at Rasmus Jakobsen A/S.
Kirsten Hvid Schmidt says:
"After 20 years in the port industry, I am very much looking forward to taking on new challenges at Rasmus Jakobsen A/S. Together we can reach new goals and create value for our customers. Hopefully also sustainable goals, which is something that is very close to my heart. I look forward to getting to know the entire organization at Rasmus Jakobsen A/S."
Sustainable building
Rasmus Jakobsen A/S is a well-established building and construction company with roots in Grenaa since 1975. Rasmus Jakobsen A/S is at the forefront of sustainable construction and has for many years focused on providing sustainable and long-term solutions for its customers. Rasmus Jakobsen is DGNB certified, which is the construction industry's certificate for sustainable construction. Rasmus Jakobsen A/S currently employs 60 people.