Speakers

Medea Solevad Plesner, legal director, Kennedys

Medea is a Legal Director at Kennedys’ Copenhagen office. She qualified in Denmark in 2001 and was admitted to the High Court the same year.

Medea has extensive experience within insurance law. Medea is specialised in Directors and Officers liability insurance, Professional Indemnity, Property, BI loss and Cyber security & Regulatory and is an experienced litigator with respect to both defence and coverage issues.

Thomas Lau Christensen, head of risk and insurance, Nordic Leisure Travel Group

Thomas Lau Christensen has extensive experience in risk management and insurance, with a particular focus on Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and ensuring that risk management contributes to tangible business value and better strategic decision-making.

For the past four years, Thomas has been Head of risk and insurance at Nordic Leisure Travel Group A/S. He serves as Chair of DARIM – the Danish Risk Management Association and is a member of the CBS Advisory Board for Markets & Innovation, contributing perspectives at the intersection of risk, business strategy and innovation.

Thomas also has a significant international profile within aviation and flight safety. He has been actively involved in the development of the current ICAO framework for Safety Management Systems, and has extensive academic experience in aviation safety, risk management and executive education.

Across his work, Thomas focuses on connecting risk, strategy and value creation, turning Enterprise Risk Management from a governance discipline into an active contributor to better business decisions and long-term performance.

Pia Damgaard, claims manager, European lead for cyber and multinational claims, QBE Insurance

Jasmin Cao Dam, client advisor, assistant vice president, Marsh Europe 

Jasmin is a Client Advisor, AVP, at Marsh’ Copenhagen office. She advises clients on cyber risk and specializes in placing tailored cyber insurance solutions for large and complex risks across industries.

With experience advising clients in a range of sectors, Jasmin combines technical expertise with a strong focus on delivering solutions aligned to clients’ strategic needs.

She holds a master’s degree in business administration and commercial law from Aarhus University and is a certified insurance broker.

Andreas Nielsen, partner, M&A, Bech Bruun

Andreas Nielsen has extensive experience in M&A transactions, advising effectively on both the buy-side and sell-side. He also advises on capital markets matters and general corporate law, including shareholder structures and governance. Andreas has assisted prominent Danish and international companies and private equity funds in domestic and cross-border contexts and delivered results across sectors including healthcare, technology and energy. He is known for his pragmatic, innovative and solution-oriented approach, strong expertise and ability to maintain focus on the transaction’s commercial objectives. Clients highlight his accessibility, balanced advice and ability to find creative, practical solutions to complex challenges and ensure execution.

Olivia R. Lindersen, director of AI, Bech Bruun

Olivia Linder Tabel is an experienced AI Director with a strong background in software development, digital transformation and technological innovation. She has worked across development, programming and strategic AI implementation, operating at the intersection of technology and business. Olivia is recognized for her strategic mindset, strong execution and ability to prioritize use cases that create the greatest business value. She has developed AI-based tools for idea triangulation and decision support in innovation and transformation projects, reaching more than 22,000 users. Olivia advises Danish and international companies on AI’s commercial potential and helps organizations strengthen competitiveness through practical, value-driven technology adoption.