Jakob Linulf, an experienced Danish diplomat who previously worked in environmental, trade, and energy consortia, is currently based in Pakistan as Ambassador with responsibility for green diplomacy and foreign relations.
Profile of Jakob Linulf
Career Overview
Jakob Linulf, for over 20 years in foreign offices around the globe, has been ‘a’ or ‘the’ Danish career diplomat. In fact his career has included work in environmental, trade and energy sectors across five continents in over twenty countries; Asia, Africa and Eastern Europe in particular. JAKOB engages in negotiating and building winning partnerships for all parties involved in the process, which he is known for.
Educational Background
In the period of 1992-1999, Jakob Linulf completed the degree of Cand. Oecon. (Economics) at Aalborg University. Before that, between 1988-1991, he received as high school and college level (HHX) degree from Zealand Business College (ZBC).
Languages
He is also fluent in four languages, which are Danish as his native language, English at an advanced level, and French and German at a business level. These assist him in effectively handling various situations with external bodies. He knows computer skills and other applications like Microsoft Excel.
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Prizes and Awards
Jakob Linulf has earned important recognition such as the Order of the Dannebrog, which he was awarded in April 2020 for his invaluable contribution to Denmark, and the Certified High School Teacher Honor (Paedagogikum) that he earned in June 2000 for his dedication to quality teaching.
https://twitter.com/DKinPK/status/1729436673686331534?ref_src=twsrc%5EtfwAdvanced Studies Period of Life 1996-2010
ZBC College – Lecturer and Distant Education Manager (1996-2000)
Roskilde University – Assistant Professor (1998-2000)
Head of Section – Udenrigsministeriet (2000-2002)
First Secretary – Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Burkina Faso (2002-2005)
Chief Adviser – Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2006-2008)
Deputy Program Director – Energistyrelsen (2008-2010)
Jakob contributed largely in terms of promoting the role of the private sector in climate change action and its carbon credits market, as well as in the development and enhancement of clean energy technologies.
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Work Experience: Briefly Understand Diplomatic Life (2010 Upward)
Head of Project Development for Centrica Energy (2010-2011)
Chief Advisor at Udenrigsministeriet (2011-2014)
Department Deputy Position at Trade Council (2014-2016)
Trade Consul in Beijing (2016-2018)
Commissioner to Shanghai (2018-2021)
Head of Shanghai Diplomats Association (2021-2022)
Latest developments: Ambassador to Pakistan (September 2022 to present).
While in Pakistan, Jakob also tries to enhance these bilateral relations through joint activities in business, people to people and green efforts.
The main focus of his work is leisure, cultural exchange and Denmark’s eco-friendly investments in Pakistan.
Conclusion
Jakob Linulf’s plethora of experiences and diplomacy skilfully assure an improvement in the relation of Denmark and Pakistan and an overall increase in prosperity.