About

Allan Peter V. Lerner Legarth

Expertise

Primary Services

Executive Search

Professional Search

Board Appointments

Executive Assessment Solutions

Leadership Development Programs

Executive Onboarding

Succession Planning

Industry Expertise

Private Equities & Family Office

Maritime, Shipping & Logistics

Industrial & Manufacturing

Financial & Professional Services

Consumer & Retail

IT & Technology

 

Function expertise

Board / NED

General Management

Finance & Accounting

Human Resource

IT & Technology

Supply Chain & Logistic

Engineering & production

Sales & Business Development

M&A & Corporate Development

 

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Allan Peter V. Lerner Legarth is Managing Partner and Chairman of the Danish office, based in Copenhagen and Vejle. Horton International Denmark has been an integral part of the global firm since 1983, growing alongside the organisation, which now has 45 offices across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific and have been rated among the best search firms in the industry.

Allan works today as a trusted advisor and problem solver in executive search, leveraging his deep industry insights and strategic approach to identifying critical talent for the right organisational needs or strategical challenges.

He has also expertise in leadership development, management appraisal, organization design, capability building, and cultural transformation. Alongside Allan and his team provides leadership development programs quipping executives with the skills and insights necessary to drive business performance in an ever-evolving business landscape. He is deeply passionate about integrating science-based theories into real-world organizational and leadership challenges, enabling his clients to make well-informed decisions in critical situations.

”In collaboration with our capital fund owners, we have utilized Allan and his team for the search of a new executive to our management team. His candidate material and search work have been exceptional – his dedication made the process smooth and swift.”

Long-term Client statement*

Allan has conducted an executive leadership development and assessment services for our executive management team. Through his expertise, each leader gained valuable self-awareness, while the entire group established a stronger foundation for future collaboration and strategic alignment. I highly recommend his services.

                                   Long-term Client statement*

His journey in the executive search domain began more than a decade ago, starting as a Senior Business Researcher and swiftly ascending to the role of Consultant at a global executive search and leadership consultancy. Subsequently, he assumed the position of Managing Director at a boutique search consultancy firm. In 2020, Allan took on the role of Managing Partner and became a major shareholder at Horton International Denmark.

Education

Master’s degree studies in Organizational Psychology, Department of People and Technology, Roskilde University  and Master’s degree studies in Business Administration and HR Management, University of Southern Denmark.

Assessments Certifications

Hogan Assessments, Hogrefe (Psykologisk Forlag) and Saville Wave assessment

*(Our client names and more statements can be disclosed upon personal meeting)

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