Kristian Vesth, KV Business Advisory
About me

20+ years of commercial results - now independent.

With an ambitious, curious and persistent approach, shaped by an international mindset from multicultural environments, I've delivered significant commercial B2B results - both as a leader and independently. My career spans six industrial and trading companies with substantial international engagement and businesses of up to 1,600 employees, in roles including Head of SBU, General Sales Manager and Export Manager. Responsibility for P&L, people, strategic accounts and 2-digit million EUR revenue has taught me to work under pressure with focus.

Throughout my career I've worked with chains, distributors and agents, and with solution selling to global OES suppliers - in an increasingly digital and ESG-driven world. That means I'm used to collaborating with people from both technical and commercial backgrounds. The variety of roles, including hands-on work with AI, has given me a practical sense of where these tools actually make a difference.

Education: MSc International Business.

Roles

Head of SBU · General Sales Manager · Export Manager - 17 years of team responsibility and EUR 2-digit million revenue

Why KV Business Advisory

I'm good at driving processes - but what really gives me meaning is moving businesses and people forward. I'm good at building environments where trust and collaboration thrive, because I'm seen as credible and competent, and get people involved and motivated. That's the combination - commercial overview and the ability to bring the organisation along - I now offer as an independent advisor, focused on sustained growth and cohesion.

Mindset in practice

"As a squash player I started relatively late and was, at first, just okay - but by analysing why I lost and won duels, and learning from others, I changed my approach. In 2025 I became the top-ranked player in my club."