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Soren N, Kannik-Marquardsen

Soren N, Kannik-Marquardsen

Championing Danish food, agriculture & fisheries across MENA | Building partnerships, opening markets, and turning global challenges into business opportunities

As Minister Counsellor and Head of the Trade Councilโ€™s regional work at the Royal Danish Consulate in Dubai, I lead Denmarkโ€™s commercial engagement across the MENA region, connecting Danish innovation with regional priorities in food, agriculture, and fisheries. My role is to foster trusted partnerships, navigate market access, and support sustainable solutions that benefit businesses and societies alike.

For over a decade, I led European-owned affiliates in Asia, managing sourcing, commercial operations, and business development across South Asia and the Maldives. This private sector experience gives me a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities businesses face in complex markets โ€” knowledge I now apply in advancing Denmarkโ€™s strategic sector cooperation and commercial diplomacy in MENA.