District Energy Advisory Team

Christian Bjerrum Jørgensen
Sector Expert – District Energy Advisory
Embassy of Denmark in Berlin
+49 30 50 50 21 03 // [email protected]

Christian is a sector expert for district heating and energy efficiency. He has great experience in project management.
He has been working with funding and financing green projects. Christian´s task is to strengthen the energy governance partnership between Germany and Denmark and lead the project development within the partnership.
He is motivated by making a deference in the green transition towards a CO2 neutral energy system.

Expertise
Energy & Environment
District Heating, Project Management

Thomas Vikner 
Commercial Advisor and Team Leader – District Energy Advisory
Consulate General of Denmark in Hamburg
+494041400525 // [email protected]

Thomas joined the Trade Council as a Commercial Advisor for District Energy in 2021. Coming from a background of international relations and communications, bolstered with experience from the construction IT-sector, Thomas is skilled in political and commercial analysis, identifying opportunities and managing stakeholder expectations. With expertise coordinating communications and facilitating the journey from paper to practical solution, Thomas oversees the close coordination with DFA partners to promote sustainable Danish district energy solutions in Germany.

Expertise
Stakeholder Management
Market Research
Business Development

Anders Laier
Commercial Advisor – District Energy Advisory
Consulate General of Denmark in Hamburg
+494041400524 // [email protected]

Anders joined the District Heating Advisory in 2022. He has a background in political sciences and started out at the embassy in Berlin, where he worked with energy and environment broadly. He is adept at conducting market analysis and identifying opportunities. Within the District Energy Advisory Anders’ prime task is to strengthen Danish German cooperation in the district heating sector – furthering the green transition. 

Kathrin Lemke
Commercial Advisor District Energy and Biogas Advisory
Consulate General of Denmark in Hamburg
+49 40 4140 0528 // [email protected]

Kathrin joined the Trade Council in April 2024. She is a seasoned trade and export advisor with expertise in market analysis, international business strategy, and export and trade development. Focused on identifying opportunities for Danish biogas solutions and experiences, Kathrin facilitates the successful collaboration between Danish and German partners.