Gro Geert-Jørgensen - Senior Executive, Agile & Process

Q: Where is Gro based?

Gro is based in Munich, Germany .

Q: What languages does Gro speak?

Gro speaks the following languages: Danish (Native), English (Advanced), German (Intermediate), Russian (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Gro have?

Gro has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Gro has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 5 months . Note that Gro may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Gro's latest experience?

Gro's most recent position is Senior Executive, Agile & Process at apinity GmbH .

Q: What companies has Gro worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Gro has worked for apinity GmbH , Riskmethods GmbH , and Xempus AG .

Q: Which industries is Gro most experienced in?

Gro is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Automotive , and Tourism and Hospitality . Gro also has some experience in Professional Services and Insurance .

Q: Which business areas is Gro most experienced in?

Gro is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Operations , and Strategy and Planning . Gro also has some experience in Customer Service , Procurement and Purchasing , and Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Gro worked in recently?

Gro has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) and Insurance .

Q: Which business areas has Gro worked in recently?

Gro has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Strategy and Planning , and Product Development .

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Munich, Germany

Experience

Jul 2023 - Present

2 years 8 months

Munich, Germany

Senior Executive, Agile & Process

apinity GmbH

Spearheaded the design and execution of enterprise Agile frameworks, enhancing delivery alignment across leadership and operational teams, resulting in a 20% increase in efficiency.
Mentored senior executives and managers on leveraging OKRs for strategic goal-setting, strengthening alignment with organizational objectives.
Established a growth framework for Product Engineering leadership, leading to a 15% improvement in retention and professional development outcomes.

May 2021 - Aug 2023

2 years 4 months

Munich, Germany

Principle Manager, Agile Coach

Riskmethods GmbH

Partnered with C-level executives to design cross-departmental Agile frameworks, enabling cohesive strategic planning and execution.
Established OKRs, improving strategic focus and organizational transparency.
Directed organizational topology optimization, aligning key business units and leadership teams to reduce decision-making cycles by 30%.
Championed sustainable transformation initiatives, embedding Agile practices into leadership structures to enhance scalability and adaptability.

Dec 2020 - Jun 2021

7 months

Munich, Germany

Principle Agile Coach (Interim)

Xempus AG

Facilitated SAFe implementation through PI planning and tailored training sessions for leadership teams.
Coached engineering leaders on Agile practices, driving improved productivity and collaboration across departments.

Oct 2018 - Dec 2020

2 years 3 months

Munich, Germany

Senior Agile Coach

HolidayCheck Group AG

Shortened the learning cycle for new initiatives from three months to three weeks through Agile framework realignment.
Optimized organizational topology, reducing time-to-market and system waste.
Coached department heads and senior managers to foster a culture of innovation and strategic agility.
Led Flight Levels integration with OKRs, enabling leadership teams to scale processes and support individual growth.

Sep 2015 - Aug 2018

3 years

Munich, Germany

Senior Agile Coach & Nearshoring Manager

AutoScout24 GmbH

Contributed to Scout24’s successful IPO on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, establishing AutoScout24 as a critical digital asset in the marketplace.
Supported the EUR 2.9 billion acquisition of AutoScout24 in 2019, enhancing its position as a key player in the European automotive market.
Designed and implemented cross-functional processes based on Flight Levels to enhance delivery and collaboration.
Mentored 12 product and engineering leaders in Agile practices, fostering continuous improvement and strategic foresight.
Established and managed a nearshore setup, leading vendor evaluations and building strong partnerships.

Aug 2013 - Aug 2015

2 years 1 month

Munich, Germany

Founder, Nearshore and Processes Consultant

GrooConsulting

Advised organizations on establishing nearshore teams and aligning them with Agile practices.
Delivered recruitment and process optimization solutions, achieving high-quality and cost-effective results.
Engaged by Westwing Home & Living to support executive-level initiatives to improve organizational processes for the product engineering teams.

Oct 2008 - Aug 2013

4 years 11 months

Kyiv, Ukraine

Business Process & Client Service Manager

Ciklum

Supported 40+ clients in building distributed Agile teams, enhancing productivity and satisfaction.
Delivered outsourcing strategies that optimized workflows and strengthened client relationships.
Grew business from a small Ukraine nearshoring vendor with 70 FTEs to a global business with 5,000+ FTEs.

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Information Technology (11.5 years), Automotive (3 years), Tourism (2 years), Professional Services (2 years), and Insurance (0.5 years).

Information Technology

Automotive

Tourism

Professional Services

Insurance

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Project Management (12.5 years), Operations (10 years), Strategy (9.5 years), Customer Service (5 years), Procurement (3 years), and Product Development (2.5 years).

Project Management

Operations

Strategy

Customer Service

Procurement

Product Development

Summary

Innovative and results-oriented senior executive leader with 17+ years of experience driving enterprise-wide Agile transformations, fostering cross-functional team alignment, and empowering leadership teams to adopt forward-thinking strategies.
Adept at implementing frameworks like Flight Levels, LeSS and SAFe to enhance business agility and organizational scalability. Successfully aligned multinational leadership teams with Agile principles, driving strategic agility across organizations.
Spearheaded transformation and Agile initiatives for organizations ranging from 30 to 5,000+ FTEs across industries, including SaaS, E-commerce, Automotive, Consumer Goods, and IT Services.
Recognized for delivering measurable outcomes in efficiency, cost reduction, and time-to-market while cultivating sustainable organizational change that delivered quantifiable outcomes, such as reducing decision-making cycles by 30% and improving team satisfaction by 15%.
Played a pivotal role in driving organizational agility for a high-growth digital marketplace with notable milestones, such as Scout24’s IPO on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and the further sale of AutoScout24 for EUR 2.9 billion in 2019 to private equity.

Gro believes in empowering teams and leaders through a balance of autonomy and alignment. Her approach centers on fostering transparency, enabling data-driven decision-making, and cultivating cultures of continuous improvement. She is committed to developing organizational agility that sustains innovation and delivers measurable outcomes.

Skills

Strategic Leadership: Vision-setting, Change Management, Executive Communication.
Business Alignment: Okr Implementation, Value Stream Mapping, Agile Frameworks Integration.
Team Development: Mentorship, Talent Retention, Growth Frameworks For Leaders.
Agile Frameworks: Safe, Less, Flight Levels, Scrum, Kanban, Lean, Agile, Xp.
Facilitation: Training, Workshops, Executive Collaboration.

Languages

Danish

Native

English

Advanced

German

Intermediate

Russian

Intermediate

Education

Sep 2004 - Jun 2006

Aarhus University

Master’s Degree · Russian, Culture, Communications, Gender · Aarhus, Denmark

Sep 2003 - Jun 2004

Saratov State Technical University

Social Studies · Saratov, Russian Federation

Sep 1998 - Jun 2004

Aarhus University

Bachelor of Arts · Culture, Communications, Gender Studies · Aarhus, Denmark

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Certifications & licenses

Badass Agile Coaching Certification

Conflict Management

CultureQ Facilitator

Cynefin (Dave Snowden)

Flight Levels (Klaus Leopold)

OKR Master Certification

SAFe and Coaching

Profile

Created

February 2025

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Where is Gro based?

Gro is based in Munich, Germany.

What languages does Gro speak?

Gro speaks the following languages: Danish (Native), English (Advanced), German (Intermediate), Russian (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Gro have?

Gro has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Gro has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 5 months. Note that Gro may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Gro be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Gro would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Executive, Agile & Process, Principle Manager, Agile Coach, Principle Agile Coach (Interim).

What is Gro's latest experience?

Gro's most recent position is Senior Executive, Agile & Process at apinity GmbH.

What companies has Gro worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Gro has worked for apinity GmbH, Riskmethods GmbH, and Xempus AG.

Which industries is Gro most experienced in?

Gro is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Automotive, and Tourism and Hospitality. Gro also has some experience in Professional Services and Insurance.

Which business areas is Gro most experienced in?

Gro is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Operations, and Strategy and Planning. Gro also has some experience in Customer Service, Procurement and Purchasing, and Product Development.

Which industries has Gro worked in recently?

Gro has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) and Insurance.

Which business areas has Gro worked in recently?

Gro has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Strategy and Planning, and Product Development.

What is Gro's education?

Gro holds a Master in Russian, Culture, Communications, Gender from Aarhus University, a Bachelor in Culture, Communications, Gender Studies from Aarhus University and a Bachelor in Russian and Literature from Aarhus University.

Does Gro have any certificates?

Gro has 7 certificates. Among them, these include: Badass Agile Coaching Certification, Conflict Management, and CultureQ Facilitator.