OECD Deputy Secretary-General Ulrik Vestergaard Knudsen joins Netcompany Group as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer 

As of February 1, 2025, OECD Deputy Secretary-General Ulrik Vestergaard Knudsen will take on the position of Chief Corporate Affairs Officer (CCAO) at Netcompany.

Netcompany has become one of Europe’s largest IT companies, focusing on the critical need for European governments and enterprises to digitalise as quickly, responsibly, and intelligently as possible. Originating from Denmark, this new European IT giant is widely recognised by governments and large enterprises for delivering remarkable results and swift solutions across the European region. Netcompany provides systems for customs and tax, welfare benefits solutions, innovative AI-powered digital twin solutions for transportation, and European citizen e-wallet infrastructure, to name a few. Netcompany’s overarching objective is to build a stronger, more competitive, and self-reliant Europe through responsible digitalisation.

Ulrik Vestergaard Knudsen joining Netcompany in these efforts cannot be underestimated says co-founder and Group CEO André Rogaczewski.

Ulrik Vestergaard Knudsen’s current portfolio includes the strategic direction of OECD policy on the digital and technological transformation, global and UN relations, trade, and agriculture.

»After six incredibly enriching years as Deputy Secretary-General at OECD, I am truly looking forward to joining the leadership team at Netcompany – a remarkable fast growing international company with a clear, unique and very tangible notion of Europe’s digitalisation journey,« says Ulrik Vestergaard Knudsen.

»Digitalisation has been a core focus in my work at OECD, and I am excited to engage directly with enforcing and pacing the digital solutions that Europe so critically needs. Solutions that are vital for our competitiveness, innovation and productivity. Digitalisation is the single most important key to help solve and finance our towering demographic, climate-related, and geopolitical challenges«, Ulrik Vestergaard Knudsen adds.

Ulrik Vestergaard Knudsen will join Netcompany’s Group Leadership as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.