Karsten Pedersen is a seasoned strategic operational executive with over 35 years of proven success in driving value creation for Fortune 500 companies and private equity portfolio companies. Throughout his career, he has consistently demonstrated expertise in operational leadership, strategy execution, organizational transformation, and financial performance improvement. Karsten's journey includes notable leadership roles at Kelvion, where he successfully turned around an underperforming NAFTA business, and at AGCO Corporation, where he played a key role in doubling the company's share price within two years. His strong business acumen, problem-solving skills, and ability to lead cross-functional teams have enabled him to deliver significant results across various industries, including agriculture equipment, industrial manufacturing, and management consulting. With a passion for continuous improvement and a track record of success, Karsten continues to drive operational excellence and create value for the organizations he serves.