Bio
Dr. Rasmus Wendt is an international policy and development professional with a Ph.D. in International Politics, Economics, and Institutional Development. He has extensive experience in leadership, change management, and translating strategic objectives into operational programmes and measurable performance indicators. His expertise spans green transition, utilities, climate change, trade policy, sustainable development, and industrial and innovation policies. He has led policy processes and multi-stakeholder initiatives aligned with Sustainable Development Goals 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, and 17. His professional experience includes international relations, public affairs, external relations, partnerships, and investor management across the Nordic region, Brussels, and developing countries. He has worked extensively on public-private partnerships, international cooperation, and regional integration initiatives, including sustainable cities and freedom of movement in the Nordic region. He also brings significant experience in project coordination, evaluation, educational management, budget oversight, and tender processes for multimillion-euro programmes. His geographical experience spans Europe, the United States, Greenland, Southeast Asia, East Africa, the Middle East and North Africa, and India.