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Trusted advisor is the goal

Your reliable and competent business partner

We pursue a long-term value creation approach and strive to be our clients' most reliable business partner, whether an executive search, recruiting middle managers and specialists or consulting.

Our value set

Strategic Insight - We develop a deep understanding of your business and help you make the right strategic management decisions.
Quality - We deliver a professional process, uncompromising quality, and solutions built for long-term success.
Integrity - We provide honest advice, independent recommendations, and a partnership that always puts your interests first.
Innovation - We leverage technology and innovative methods to enable better decision-making and deliver higher-quality outcomes.

Result Guarantee

A transparent and efficient process

Trustworthy and Respectful Consulting

We pursue long-term working relationships

Good Business Understanding

Precision and quality in recruitment

Value Proposition

Through strong business understanding, technology and efficient processes, we always deliver the highest quality to our clients. All clients and candidates must rate us at least 8 out of 10 on the NPS.

Over time, we strive to become a trusted advisor to all our clients. In our work we follow the model “How to become a trusted advisor,” which you can view here.

How to become a trusted advisor

Meet the people behind BIRD & LOCK

Ditlev Piper

Founder & Partner
Phone
+45 53 63 08 75
E-mail
dp@birdandlock.com
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Laura V. B. Lauridsen

Senior Research Consultant
Phone
+45 22 88 08 75
E-mail
ll@birdandlock.com
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Our Advisory Board

BIRD & LOCK's Advisory Board consists of carefully selected professionals with extensive experience in strategy, scaling, and business development – particularly at the intersection of product, brand, and commercial strategy within professional services firms.

They serve as active strategic advisors, providing valuable perspectives, trusted counsel, constructive challenge, and hands-on experience that strengthen our ability to make well-informed decisions in a dynamic industry.

We engage our Advisory Board on an ongoing basis to validate our growth initiatives, challenge our assumptions, and ensure that BIRD & LOCK continues to evolve in line with our ambitions – commercially, professionally, and organizationally.

Steen Sverker Nilsson

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Henrik Stenmann

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Ditlev Piper

Founder & Partner

Ditlev has more than 20 years of experience with national and international companies and possesses extensive expertise in leadership and business. With a background as an officer in the Royal Life Guards and several leadership positions in both consulting and large corporations, combined with several educations including an MBA from Middlesex University in London, he has built a strong professional foundation.

Ditlev has solid experience in Executive Search, coaching, and leadership assessment, which are central aspects of his work at BIRD & LOCK. His expertise and years of experience make him a key advisor and valuable sparring partner for many clients. With deep insight and precision at both strategic and tactical levels, he ensures that tasks are completed with high satisfaction for all parties involved.

Laura V. B. Lauridsen

Senior Research Consultant

Laura has several years of experience as a researcher from both research institutes and larger private and public organizations. Since 2021, she has been working in Executive Search.

Laura holds a degree in Ethnology from the University of Copenhagen. She has solid knowledge of the market and all aspects of the search process, which she has gained through close collaboration with both national and international companies.

Laura is recognized for her professionalism, methodical approach, and high-quality work, combined with a strong analytical ability to find the right match between company and candidate.

Steen Sverker Nilsson

For nearly 20 years, Steen Sverker Nilsson led the consulting and professional training firm Westergaard. Following its merger in 2021, the company became MetierWestergaard, where Steen has since served as co-owner and Managing Director. With extensive experience in leadership, business management, and strategic development, he has built and led a successful consulting and training business throughout his career.

As a member of BIRD & LOCK's Advisory Board, Steen contributes valuable owner-manager insights, strategic perspectives, and decades of hands-on experience.

Henrik Stenmann

Henrik Stenmann is an experienced advisor in digital and organisational transformation, with more than 20 years of experience helping organisations translate technology into tangible business value. He is the founder of Dear Future (formerly IIH Nordic), where he has helped companies integrate data, digital strategies, and AI into the core of their businesses. Henrik views AI as a strategic enabler, with a strong focus on embedding it within the organisation, its culture, and leadership.

As a member of BIRD & LOCK's Advisory Board, Henrik brings valuable expertise in branding, marketing, and how technology can be leveraged to create competitive advantage and drive lasting transformation.