Anja Dal­gaard-Nielsen

I work to help businesses, authorities, organisations, decision-makers and students understand and navigate the growing security challenges shaped by geopolitical tensions and technological advancements. My research is informed by my many years of experience from leadership positions in Denmark’s intelligence services, most recently as Director of Intelligence at the Danish Defense Intelligence Service.

I focus on strengthening the ability of companies and public institutions to make better strategic choices under uncertainty. This includes risk assessment, organisational resilience, crisis preparedness and the capacity to act on early warning signals.

My academic work is closely linked to real-world challenges. I have contributed to national and international commissions, including NATO’s Reflection Group and Ireland’s Commission on the Defence Forces, and have communicated research broadly, which was recognised by the Rosenkjær Prize for outstanding dissemination.

At CBS, I aim to bridge research, practice and policy to equip leaders and businesses for a more complex and unpredictable world.