Partner and Chief Consultant at LIVING INSTITUTE
Jens Rottbøll is a visionary leader with a diverse background that spans cultural, corporate, and global business strategy. He is the creator of the acclaimed concert venue VEGA in Copenhagen and has served as Director of Human Resources at Bang & Olufsen, where he led the development and global rollout of the company’s core values and mission statement, solidifying its cultural and strategic direction.
Jens’ academic credentials include a Diploma in Leadership in the Knowledge Society from INSEAD and Wharton Business School, as well as being an MBA facilitator for Strategy and Core Values. He also holds a master’s degree from the Rhythmic Music Conservatory of Copenhagen and is certified as a Strategy Execution Expert by Franklin Covey and certified coach by the International Coach Federation.
A key element of Jens’ work is his expertise as one of only sixteen certified LEGO® Serious Play® trainers of facilitators worldwide. He uses this powerful tool for engaging teams in creative problem-solving and strategic discussions and synchronizing top management teams around complexity and strategy.
Through this innovative methodology, Jens helps organizations explore complex issues such as leadership dynamics, team collaboration, and long-term vision in a hands-on and highly interactive way. This approach encourages deep reflection and active participation, leading to clearer insights and stronger team alignment.
As certified LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® trainer, Jens specializes in:
- Building trust and collaboration among teams, particularly in high-pressure, multi-national settings.
- Designing and implementing DEI strategies that create measurable impact.
- Facilitating leadership development to empower leaders in driving cultural change and fostering inclusive environments.
- Enhancing cross-cultural communication within global organizations, helping teams navigate the challenges of diverse workplaces.
- Synchronizing top management teams around strategy, values and growth
At Living Institute, Jens specializes in delivering high-level workshops and synchronization programs focused on strategy development, corporate values, culture transformation, diversity intelligence, and gender balance. He has a reputation for aligning leadership teams globally, ensuring that DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) and organizational goals are closely linked to business strategies. His contributions also extend to MBA programs worldwide, where he develops and leads modules on leadership and strategy.
Jens has managed and facilitated projects with leadership teams across the globe, including countries such as the USA, Canada, Brazil, France, Germany, Slovenia, Thailand, China, Scandinavia, the UK, and Spain. His clients include prominent companies such as Walmart, eBay, CPALL, Siemens, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Denmark, Novonesis, BASF, LEGO, Bang & Olufsen, Novo Nordisk, Züblin, BMI Group, DONG Energy (Orsted), IC Company, Pandora, Maersk Logistics, and many more.
Jens is deeply passionate about helping organizations foster inclusive, diverse environments where people can thrive, and he continues to drive impact through his work with LEGO® Serious Play®, diversity intelligence training, and leadership development programs.
