Ivan has a strong background in the risk management discipline, with a degree in civil engineering and a Ph.D. in applied quantitative analysis methods - focused on uncertainties and risks in decision-making - from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and UC Berkeley in the United States. As part of Ivan's work at the university, he has published more than ten scientific articles. Ivan is frequently used as a peer reviewer for various scientific journals, including journals ranking in the top 100 worldwide. Ivan has a Diploma of Education (University level) from DTU and has been teaching for several years at the university. For eight years Ivan served as a surf lifeguard in various organisations in Denmark, and has continually worked with these organisations to improve the quality of surf lifeguarding as a discipline. Ivan is a Visiting Associate Professor at the Emergency and Risk Management University College in Copenhagen where he is teaching quantitative methods.

Michael has extensive experience in sales and marketing across B2B and B2C sectors, with a strong background in insurance, pensions, and security consulting. He has also held leadership roles in the energy sector and is an experienced entrepreneur. Michael has served in the Danish Army, where he gained firsthand experience with life-and-death situations during his deployment on international missions. As Sales and Marketing Director, he’s committed to making a consequential impact.

Jens is an external consultant for CORS, where he contributes his extensive network and deep knowledge of Ukraine—both from before the invasion and especially after the full-scale invasion in 2022. Jens has been a tireless supporter of Ukrainian civil society and the military in recent years, providing equipment and insights both personally and through various organizations. As a result, he has unique knowledge of the challenges and solutions faced by a country at war or in crisis. It is precisely this expertise that Jens contributes under the auspices of CORS.

Anders has been employed in the Danish Forces since 1995, both in the Army and the Navy, and has been on several international missions behind him. Anders wrote a PhD at the Danish Armed Forces Health Service, Center for Military Physical Training (now the Danish Armed Forces Medical Command), where he worked on physical performance optimization of Danish soldiers in collaboration with the Department of Sports and Nutrition at the University of Copenhagen. In parallel, he is writing a Ph.D. in collaboration with the Department of Sport and nutrition at the University of Copenhagen. During his service in the Danish Armed Forces, Anders has worked with education and development of teaching material and instructions for use in critical situations.

Christian has a background in the Danish Army, where he focused on tactical first aid and was deployed on an international mission. He completed his Bachelor's degree in Disaster and Risk Management, and has worked with a number of security companies in Denmark, participating in VIP protection and anti-terror solutions.