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Anne Marie Engtoft Meldgaard

Tech Ambassador, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Denmark

Anne Marie Engtoft Meldgaard (formerly Larsen) is the Tech Ambassador for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark (Udenrigsministeriet).1 Her role involves representing Denmark's interests in the global tech sector and addressing the intersection of technology, diplomacy, and international relations.

Professional Background

Experience:: Anne Marie has an extensive background in technology, policy, and innovation:

  • She currently serves as the Tech Ambassador for Denmark, a pioneering role in digital diplomacy.5
  • Previously, she co-founded and was a Steering Committee Member of CBS Student and Innovation House, a project aimed at creating a student-driven innovation lab in Copenhagen.1
  • She worked as a Consultant for the Department for International Development, co-authoring a report on women's rights in the MENA region.1
  • She served on the Board of Directors for Copenhagen Business School, representing 23,000 students.1

Education:: Anne Marie studied at The London School of Economics and Political Science, where she was awarded for her excellent dissertation on labor migration, social movements, and regional integration.1

Key Initiatives and Focus Areas

As Tech Ambassador, Anne Marie is involved in various global initiatives:

  • She leads discussions on how tech diplomacy can address human rights issues in the global technology race.3
  • She participates in international forums like RightsCon, engaging with digital rights activists worldwide.4
  • She advocates for the Global Digital Compact, which aims to ensure technology benefits everyone globally.6
  • She promotes discussions on technology and the future of diplomacy at institutions like the Geneva Graduate Institute.7

Personal Life

In 2023, Anne Marie married Anders Engtoft Meldgaard and changed her surname from Larsen to Meldgaard.2 She values her personal life highly, stating that no professional endeavor matches the meaningfulness she finds in her family life.

Anne Marie is multilingual, with proficiency in English, Spanish, German, and Danish.1 Her role as Tech Ambassador involves frequent international engagements, representing Denmark's interests in the rapidly evolving global technology landscape.

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Experience

Tech Ambassador at Ministry of Foreign Affairs Denmark (October 2020 - Present)
Lead, Technology and Sustainable Development at World Economic Forum (April 2019 - October 2020), Global Leadership Fellow at World Economic Forum (February 2017 - November 2019), Knowledge Lead, Fourth Industrial Revolution at World Economic Forum (February 2017 - April 2019), Co-founder and Steering Committee Member at CBS Student and Innovation House (January 2013 - February 2017), Co-founder and Project Manager at Demokratisk Erhvervsnetværk (January 2016 - January 2017), Consultant at Department for International Development (November 2014 - May 2015)

Education

['Master’s Degree in Development Management from The London School of Economics and Political Science (2014 - 2015)', 'Master’s Degree in International Business and Politics from Copenhagen Business School (2013 - 2016)', 'Bachelor’s Degree in International Business and Politics from Copenhagen Business School (2008 - 2011)', 'One year upgrading proficiencies from the BSc in Economics at Københavns Universitet (2011 - 2012)', '6 months exchange semester at Portland State University (2011)'], ['Master’s Degree in Development Management from The London School of Economics and Political Science (2014 - 2015)', 'Master’s Degree in International Business and Politics from Copenhagen Business School (2013 - 2016)', 'Bachelor’s Degree in International Business and Politics from Copenhagen Business School (2008 - 2011)', 'One year upgrading proficiencies from the BSc in Economics at Københavns Universitet (2011 - 2012)', '6 months exchange semester at Portland State University (2011)'], ['Master’s Degree in Development Management from The London School of Economics and Political Science (2014 - 2015)', 'Master’s Degree in International Business and Politics from Copenhagen Business School (2013 - 2016)', 'Bachelor’s Degree in International Business and Politics from Copenhagen Business School (2008 - 2011)', 'One year upgrading proficiencies from the BSc in Economics at Københavns Universitet (2011 - 2012)', '6 months exchange semester at Portland State University (2011)'], ['Master’s Degree in Development Management from The London School of Economics and Political Science (2014 - 2015)', 'Master’s Degree in International Business and Politics from Copenhagen Business School (2013 - 2016)', 'Bachelor’s Degree in International Business and Politics from Copenhagen Business School (2008 - 2011)', 'One year upgrading proficiencies from the BSc in Economics at Københavns Universitet (2011 - 2012)', '6 months exchange semester at Portland State University (2011)'], ['Master’s Degree in Development Management from The London School of Economics and Political Science (2014 - 2015)', 'Master’s Degree in International Business and Politics from Copenhagen Business School (2013 - 2016)', 'Bachelor’s Degree in International Business and Politics from Copenhagen Business School (2008 - 2011)', 'One year upgrading proficiencies from the BSc in Economics at Københavns Universitet (2011 - 2012)', '6 months exchange semester at Portland State University (2011)']

Location

United States