Our people
By empowering our teams and sharing insights across borders, we are able to elevate the standard of care and strengthen our presence in each of the seven markets.
Our leadership
Peter Thomsen
Group CEO
peter.thomsen@vetopia.com
- Former Group COO and Country Manager for Denmark & Sweden at AniCura Group
- Over 25 years of experience from positions at Ørsted, Wallenius Lines, McKinsey & Company, and Maersk Line
Michael Koefoed
Group CFO
michael.koefoed@vetopia.com
- Former CFO at Maersk Supply Service
- Over 10 years of experience leading global finance functions within the Maersk Group
Christian Huber
Group COO
christian.huber@vetopia.com
- Former CPO at AniCura Group and Apotea
- Over 20 years of experience in procurement and operations across various industries
Risto Kankaapää
Group CCO
risto.kankaanpaa@vetopia.com
- CEO of Vireä Group
- Over 10 years of experience from positions at Kouri, Pontos Group, and McKinsey & Company
Vetopia Scientific and Ethical Council
Jesper Møller Nielsen
Ansager Hestehospital (DK)
Jesper Møller Nielsen
Ansager Hestehospital (DK)
- Veterinarian specializing in equine reproduction, certified by the Danish FDA
- Hospital manager at Ansager Hestehospital
Jon Vedding Nielsen
Ansager Hestehospital (DK)
Jon Vedding Nielsen
Ansager Hestehospital (DK)
- Veterinarian specializing in equine orthopedics and surgery with over 25 years of clinical experience in equine hospital care
- Hospital Manager at Ansager Hestehospital
Terese Næverdal
EMPET Skedsmo Dyresykehus (NO)
Terese Næverdal
EMPET Skedsmo Dyresykehus (NO)
- Veterinarian specializing in small animals
- Over 15 years of clinical practice focused on dogs and cats
Johanna Matsson
Göteborgs Djurklinik(SE)
Johanna Matsson
Göteborgs Djurklinik(SE)
- Small animal veterinarian with a special interest in soft tissue surgery and reproductive medicine in dogs
- Founder and Clinic Director of Göteborgs Djurklinik, established in 1991
Sigitas Cizinauskas
Eläinsairaala Aisti (FI)
Sigitas Cizinauskas
Eläinsairaala Aisti (FI)
- Veterinarian specializing in equine reproduction, certified by the Danish FDA
- Hospital manager at Ansager Hestehospital
Christian Nees
Business Development
Christian Nees
Business Development
- Veterinarian specializing in orthopedics, surgery, and imaging – a pioneer in veterinary MRI since 2005
- Over 35 years of experience in small animal medicine
Sophie Wilford
Learning and Development
Sophie Wilford
Learning and Development
- Veterinarian with a DVM, MRCVS, MVETMED, DipECEIM, and eMBA.
- Over 10 years in the veterinary industry and start-ups within veterinary industry
Florian Herold
Learning and Development
Florian Herold
Learning and Development
- Veterinarian and co-founder of vet-webinar.com
- Former Managing Director at Improve International Australia and National Clinical Education Manager at Greencross Vets
Board of Directors
Gerard van Odijk
Chairman of the Board
Gerard van Odijk
Chairman of the Board
- Chairman since Q2 2022
- A medical doctor with over 25 years of international healthcare experience
- Previous experience as non-executive board member and senior industrial advisor to EQT (until January 2022)
Björn Larsson
Board member
Björn Larsson
Board member
- Board member since Q2 2021
- Responsible Partner at Axcel
- Over 10 years of executive experience in the veterinary services industry
Rasmus Lennart Hansen
Board member
Rasmus Lennart Hansen
Board member
- Board member since Q2 2021
- Veterinarian and founder of VetGruppen
- Founder of Birkerød and Valby Veterinary Hospitals
Nicolas Haas
Board member
Nicolas Haas
Board member
- Board member since Q1 2022
- Former General Manager at AniCura DACH (Austria, Germany, Switzerland)
- Previous experience includes positions at Bain & Company, Sun Investment, and entrepreneurial endeavors
Helene Willberg
Board member
Helene Willberg
Board member
- Board member since Q4 2024
- Former Audit Partner and CEO at KPMG Sweden.
- Over 7 years of experience serving as a board member across various industries, including the healthcare sector
Thomas Engzell
Board member
Thomas Engzell
Board member
- Board member since Q4 2024
- Former Head of M&A at AniCura Group
- Former CEO for Securitas Group Singapore
Vetopia. The best home for veterinary professionals
Vetopia
Strandvejen 130
2900 Hellerup
Denmark
