Bjarne Sandager Nielsen is an accomplished international executive with over 30 years of leadership experience. His expertise encompasses strategy, operations, sourcing, supply chain management, engineering, and organizational leadership, with a strong track record of driving efficiency, innovation, and sustainability.
Bjarne is a people-oriented leader who has built and developed high-performing, diverse teams while driving operational excellence and sustainable growth. He held senior leadership roles in wind energy, industrial manufacturing, and packaging. As Chief Operating Officer (COO) of LM Wind Power, a subsidiary of GE Renewable Energy, he led a global organization through rapid expansion, tripling production volume while achieving industry-leading safety. Under his leadership, LM Wind Power achieved carbon neutrality in 2018 and committed to eliminating waste from its blades by 2030. He also served as chairman or board member on the boards of the different LM Wind Power Group companies.
Previously, he held various senior roles at Vestas Wind Systems, including Senior Vice President – Head of Blades, where he shaped global manufacturing strategies and led operations across multiple continents.
Beyond renewable energy, Bjarne’s career includes leadership in precision machining, industrial manufacturing, and packaging. He was Director and Factory Manager at Ferrodan Maskinfabrik A/S, overseeing machining, surface treatment, and assembly for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Previously, he served as Production Manager at Plus Pack A/S, a manufacturer of aluminum and plastic packaging, leading operations in Denmark and Belgium.
Currently, Bjarne serves as a Senior Advisor to Bain & Company’s Offshore Wind Advisory Board and sits on multiple boards, including Kurvatur A/S (a composite materials manufacturing company) and PBN A/S (a company specializing in the design and production of specialized equipment). He is also an E-Corps mentor at Danish Universities, supporting innovation and entrepreneurship.
With deep experience across multiple industries, Bjarne brings strategic leadership, operational excellence, a strong foundation in lean principles, and a commitment to sustainability to Pacific International’s advisory board. His industry and C-suite experience, and Pacific’s proven Executive Search expertise, provide clients with the insights needed to identify high-impact C-suite leaders who will drive growth while minimizing hiring risks.
