Overview
Frederik Kofoed Hansen serves as Co-Founder & CEO at DiligenceSquared as of February 2025[1][2]. Hansen previously worked as Principal in Private Equity at Blackstone from October 2018 to January 2025[3], and served on the board of Merlin Entertainments from 2019 to 2024[4]. Earlier career experience includes roles as Investment Banking Analyst at J.P. Morgan from August 2016 to September 2018[5], Assistant Sales Manager in Financial Advisory at Nordea Markets from March 2014 to June 2016[6], and a summer analyst position at J.P. Morgan in 2015[7]. Hansen holds a Master's Degree in Finance and Investments from Copenhagen Business School (2014–2016)[9] and a Bachelor's Degree in International Business from Copenhagen Business School (2011–2014)[10], along with a Bachelor in Finance from USC Marshall School of Business (2013)[11].
Career history
- Co-Founder & CEOFeb 2025 to presentDiligenceSquared
- Principal, Private EquityOct 2018 to Jan 2025Blackstone
- Board2019 to 2024Merlin Entertainments
- Investment Banking AnalystAug 2016 to Sep 2018J.P. Morgan
- Assistant Sales Manager, Financial AdvisoryMar 2014 to Jun 2016Nordea Markets
- Investment Banking Summer AnalystJun 2015 to Sep 2015J.P. Morgan
- Student Assistant in Group FinanceSep 2012 to Aug 2013Carlsberg Group
Education
Master's Degree, Finance and Investments2014 - 2016Copenhagen Business School
Bachelor, Finance2013 - 2013USC Marshall School of Business
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