1966: MA (Law), University of Copenhagen; 1966-1972: Head of Section, Ministry of Education; 1972-1984: Head of Section for International Relations, Danish Research Administration; 1984-2000: Head of Division for International Relations, Ministry of Research 2000-: Head of Division for International Relations, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation; Special assignments relating to Denmark’s involvement in European research organisations such as ESA, CERN, ESO, EMBL, COST, EUREKA, and EU space activities. Key responsibilities include: 1978-1987: Chairmanship of various ESA delegate bodies (1978-1981: IRAG, 1984-1987: IPC Chairman); 1987-1990: Chairman of ESA Council; 1981-1984, 1990-1993, 1999-2002: Vice-Chairman of ESA Council; Member / (Vice-)Chairman of several Council Working Groups, e.g. on the Elaboration of the Joint European Strategy for Space, the ESA-EU/EC Relationship, and the 2003 Council at Ministerial Level; 1996-1999: Chairman of the European Southern Observatory Council.