Executives' Global Network

Executives' Global Network (EGN) was started in Svendborg, Denmark, by Jeanette and Jørgen Galsgaard. As a CFO, Jørgen Galsgaard found himself in a situation with a shortage of peers whom he could ask for advice. That is what prompted him in 1992 to start a professional network for financial and accounting officers in the Danish business community. In 1996, a similar network was established for IT managers, and total membership topped 1,000. In the late 1990s, networks were started for logistics, purchasing, sales & marketing and management development. In 2004, businessman Jens Erik Karlskov Jensen came on board as a partner and helped to start networks for senior executives and board members. Networks were also established for executive talent and young managers. In 2007, the first network outside Denmark saw the light of day. The objective was to provide executives throughout the world with the opportunity to share knowledge with one another in confidential, national networks - exactly as they had been doing in Denmark since 1992. There was also to be a forum where business executives throughout the world could contact one another, share knowledge and draw on the expertise of one another across national borders. Today, besides Denmark, there are networks in Norway, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Begium, Holland, UK, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Even during the global financial crisis from 2008-2010, EGN managed to grow - actually more than ever. Interest of getting a professional network continues to rise. Today Executives' Global Network has more than 14.000 members gathered in 750 network groups in 14 countries. The company still has its headquarters in Svendborg and also has an office in Copenhagen. In 2013 Executives' Global Network initiated a gradual alternation of generations, and the two owners retired from daily operations. Today the CEO is Jonatan Persson.