“Torben Aaskov serves as Master Broker for our Mexico and European Markets. He is that unique individual who is multi-lingual, versatile, widely experienced in Europe, Mexico and US markets and possesses excellent sales skills. He is simply outstanding at using his superior networking skills & contacts to develop new business for his manufacturing principals. He is the quintessential entrepreneur with an in depth knowledge of European Specialty Brands, a street smart tactician in delivering mutually beneficial sales arrangements for both North American retailers & manufacturers. He has an in depth knowledge of key American retailers and is well contacted in the Specialty Food Industry and Candy Trade. He was a key player in opening up the Mexico market for us and exploring the European market. I enjoy working with Torben as he is consistently pleasant, cool under fire, a strong strategic planner and extremely resourceful.”
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Extensive experience in international business. Proven success record with sales and…
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Book Launch Webinar Tuesday, August 27th at 7 am Pacific, 10 am EST, 16.00 CET. We are thrilled to announce the launch of Keld Jensen's brand new…
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Skal du have etableret en bestyrelse eller et advisory board?
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Afrikas geopolitiske relevans har aldrig været større og der er brug for en ny tilgang til vores afrikanske nabokontinent. Derfor lancerer…
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Chapman University
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Activities and Societies: Chapman University International Club, Chapman Soccer Team.
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Activities and Societies: Chapman University International Club, Chapman Soccer Team
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Knight of the Order of Dannebrog (Denmark)
Her Majesty The Queen Of Denmark
Knighted by Her Majesty, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark for meritorious service as the Honorary Danish Consul in California and for promoting Danish interests in the US.
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Honorary Consul of Denmark
Royal Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Appointed Honorary Danish Consul for Greater Los Angeles and Nevada by the Royal Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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English
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Danish
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German
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Swedish
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Norwegian
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Consular Corps of Los Angeles
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