"Education has always been important to me. I read often to stay sharp but there’s a time when you have to dedicate yourself to school again. I was at a point in my career where I felt it was time to gain new tools for my career development and everyday professional life."
Jeppe began the pursuit of the CBS EMBA after moving back to Bornholm and securing a position at Port of Roenne. The holistic focus of the programme aligned with his career aspirations, and he was encouraged in his educational pursuit, "Both the previous and current CEOs of the port an EMBA programme from CBS. They recommended the school to me, which was invaluable.”
Leading the Port’s Developments – 25 years ahead of schedule
Under Jeppe’s leadership, Port of Roenne has transformed significantly.
"Historically a fishery port, where the quota system in the late '80s changed our trajectory and in 2016 we saw an opportunity to support the green transition. Leveraging Bornholm's strategic location for renewable energy projects, and in this sense we could future-proof the port," Jeppe explains.
In 2016, a comprehensive four-phase master plan was initiated to develop infrastructure for offshore wind energy. The first three phases focused on building and enhancing the necessary infrastructure to support offshore wind operations. Phase four was designed to establish two separate operations to segregate passenger services from offshore wind activities.
While the original completion date for the entire master plan was set for 2050, the project is now expected to be concluded by next year. This accelerated timeline is attributed not only to the increased demand for offshore wind energy but also to the strategic leadership of Jeppe through the work he did in connection with his EMBA thesis, which had a focus on exactly this transformation plan. This led to accelerated progress, with the project now expected to conclude next year.