Pernille is an experienced and thoughtful strategic leader with a longstanding interest in sustainable leadership.

She has a strong awareness of the paradoxes and power dynamics in organisational development processes. With a Ph.D. in management and complexity, Pernille loves working with political organisations and with focus on strategic top management development. She also designs and facilitates processes for both private, NGO and public sector clients.

Her work is closely tied to unfolding and advancing the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals, where she emphasises the interconnected focus on economic, environmental and social objectives.

Pernille also has a keen interest in narrative community work and has applied this approach in some of the world’s most remote regions.

Pernille’s dedication to empowering women and recognising their crucial role in development processes is unwavering and deeply genuine.

She is known for her structured, warm approach with clients, combining humor and a gentle focus to make even the most challenging tasks feel manageable.

As an experienced executive officer herself, Pernille brings attention to the importance of courage while acknowledging the fears of exclusion.

This unique ability to build trust in relationships sets her apart.

Pernille Thorup

(She / her)

Strategic leadership consultant