New Member of the Kaospilot Board
Meet Kresten Schultz Jørgensen
This is the first in a series introducing members of the Kaospilot Board. We start with Kresten Schultz Jørgensen, who recently joined the board, bringing extensive experience across politics, media, culture, and business. Board Chair Christian Bay says, “Kresten joins us at an important moment as we actively breathe life into our new strategy. I look forward to working closely with Kresten and believe that both the breadth and depth of his background and expertise will positively impact what we aim to achieve.” Over the past three decades, Kresten has worked within the Danish central administration, served as an editor at major newspapers, led marketing at The Royal Danish Theatre, and founded several communications agencies – most recently Schultz Jørgensen & K, advising leaders on strategy and societal insight. He’s also authored more than ten books on politics, democracy, and strategic communication, consistently exploring the intersection of society, language, and leadership. We spoke with Kresten to hear what motivated him to join the Kaospilot board.
What motivated you to join the Kaospilot board?
Education has always fascinated me, and Kaospilot is uniquely compelling—challenging traditional education models. I first encountered the school while working in the Ministry of Education under Bertel Haarder. Kaospilot was swimming upstream, which intrigued me deeply. Joining the board feels like coming full circle—finally catching the bus I’ve been waiting for.
How do you see Kaospilot’s role in today’s rapidly changing society and job market?
There’s a global debate on balancing theory and practice in education. Kaospilot holds a powerful position here, uniquely merging reflection and action. Not everyone should become a Kaospilot, but the school can serve as an international lighthouse for meaningful integration of theory and practice.
You’ve worked across politics, culture, and business. How can that experience support the school’s strategy?
My role will be about strategic positioning—helping the school meaningfully and credibly navigate rapid global changes. I’ll bring an independent, outside-in perspective that respects your internal culture. I’m not from Aarhus, and perhaps that outsider’s view will be beneficial.
What do you hope to learn from being on the board?
I’m fascinated by how Kaospilot navigates and searches within chaos—a true leadership paradox. I’m sure this journey will challenge and perhaps even provoke me. But that’s precisely where the best learning happens.