For those who have done something special

About the Award

This year, it gives us great pleasure to confer the VILLUM KANN RASMUSSEN AWARD on fifteen employees who each in their own way have made a special contribution to realising the Model Company Objective of the VKR Group. The recipients of the Award are selected by the Board of the Employee Foundation following nomination by the individual companies. In selecting this year’s award recipients, the Board looked for personal commitment, inventiveness, initiative, helpfulness towards colleagues and an  infectious enthusiasm for their everyday work. Employees who embody these qualities help to drive the success of the VKR Group and make each of its companies a great place to work.

Since 1996, the Award has been conferred to coincide with the late Villum Kann Rasmussen’s birthday on 23 January. A total of 350  employees across 68 of the VKR Group’s companies worldwide have received the Award on the 28 occasions it has been conferred.

We offer our sincere congratulations to this year’s award recipients!

Carsten Allerslev

Gåsdal Bygningsindustri A/S

Production Operative

He always helps others before himself and is highly popular in every department. Carsten’s colleagues benefit from his technical skills, know-how and commitment every single day.

When Electronic Production was to introduce a new line with robots, he was the contact person and helped install equipment and commission the line.

He works in Production, performing systematic maintenance of the equipment, ensuring everything runs perfectly by tackling all other tasks concerning the machinery.

There are times when Production would come to a standstill if it were not for Carsten.

About

Lee Cushing

VELUX Commercial Xtralite Limited

Production Manager Projects

Lee works tirelessly and diligently as Production Manager for projects. He is a team player, entrepreneur, and always puts the customer first. He is keen to help others and explain, and shares his vast knowledge and experience across departments.

His efforts to ensure that the product is delivered on time, to the right quality and within budget is second to none.

He is always resourceful and focused personally and with his team, to ensure that deadlines are met.

About

Michael O. Dorn

VELUX Greenwood LLC

Manager, Quality Assurance

His career began in Production, where his integrity, attention to detail, intelligence and potential were quickly noted.

Over the many years of his career, he has shared influence and interaction with employees of all levels, and he is the classic example of what can be achieved through decisiveness, hard work and a constructive approach.

He is now head of Quality Assurance, a highly-respected manager and a valued team member.

About

Sławomir Goździński

NB Polska Sp. z o.o., Windows

Production Manager, Windows

He is professional and competent at his job as Production Manager for the Window factory.

His progress at NB Polska from assistant to manager is a model example for his colleagues and it gives him deep insight into the workforce. As a manager and colleague, he is aware of the needs of others and always ready to support and help.

Over his many years with NB Polska, he has been a reliable and passionate force, always improving himself, others and the company.

About

Carsten Grinvalds

VKR Holding A/S

Patent Counsel

Carsten asks for little, but gives much when it comes to creating commitment and caring for others. Over the years, he has been able to increase the job satisfaction for many colleagues.

In his profession as Patent Counsel, he is tireless and highly qualified, an inexhaustible source of knowledge, experience and intellectual creativity. He is a highly-respected colleague and collaborative partner within and outside the VKR Group.

About

Anni Vagndorf Jessen

DOVISTA A/S, Horsens

Receptionist

Anni’s personality brings life and soul to the reception area. She is constantly multitasking, but regardless of how busy she is, she always bids customers and guests a warm welcome.

She greets her colleagues with a smile and a cheerful remark, guaranteed to give a good start to the day. She is empathetic, and always ready to lend an ear if a colleague needs it.

A loyal employee highly valued by colleagues and management.

About

Lianwei Che

VELUX (CHINA) CO., LTD.

Business Director

His career in the company began as Sales Representative, but thanks to his professionalism and excellent performance he was promoted to Business Director for Northern China.

He is modest and a dedicated leader, leads from the front and motivates his team to maintain a high level of commitment and to improve themselves.

Lianwei’s own commitment and proactive collaboration are widely recognised by his team, the company and our partners alike.

About

Jakub Němec

BKR ČR, s.r.o.

Repair Technician

He has been part of the team for over 13 years. He works in the Electronic Production and is a highly-skilled Repair Technician.

He is friendly and polite, always smiling when walking around Production and generally contributes to a good atmosphere. His colleagues appreciate him for his willingness and positive attitude.

His efforts go well beyond his duties, and he is a highly-valued member of the team.

About

Anneli Orav

VELUX Eesti OÜ

Chief Accountant

A loyal, reliable and highly committed colleague who does her best to live up to expectations and meet deadlines. She makes a considerable effort to protect and promote the reputation of the company as a supplier, employer and business partner.

Her sense of duty and responsibility make her a role model for her colleagues.

In her jobs as Chief Accountant for VELUX Estonia and as Logistics Coordinator for the Baltics, she demonstrates initiative, strives for constant improvement and is a valued and pleasant contributor to tasks, projects and teamwork.

About

Karol Rusiecki

Dobroplast Fabryka Okien Sp. z o.o.

Head of Finance

His career at Dobroplast began while he was still studying. Thanks to his attitude and commitment, he quickly rose to head of the Finance Department.

He is a charismatic leader with a strong personality. He demonstrates openness and a unique ability to communicate, is always willing to help and share his know-how within finance not just with his colleagues, but also with students as a university lecturer.

Karol works highly efficiently and always sets ambitious goals whilst constantly improving his own qualifications.

About

Nathalie Sabrié

VELUX France S.A.S.

Report Developer

Nathalie is an altruistic, caring, positive person, who for 33 years have always been ready to help and share her knowledge about VELUX France.

With a keen sense of results, she has always seen change as an opportunity and has initiated many job creations, including the latest, Report Developer.

Committed to her professional missions but also to her colleagues, which she for many years has demonstrated by her active participation in the Works Council.

Nathalie, with her legendary smile, is an exemplary collaborator, her career within VELUX is definitely a success and a great source of inspiration.

About

Anders Söderberg

Svenska Fönster AB

Facilities Technician

Anders is an extremely solutions-oriented, proactive and loyal Facilities Technician, whose in-depth knowledge of the factory has prevented several long-term and expensive production stops.

He is not the most high profile employee, because he often moves his work to times when it will not disrupt production.

He has a good overview, thinks ahead and comes up with financially viable solutions when problems do arise.

Everyone knows that when they call him, he is there with a smile and the assistance they need!

Alle ved, at ringer de efter ham, så kommer han med et smil og den nødvendige assistance!

About

Jette Tang

A/S Østbirk Bygningsindustri

VELUX Care Coordinator

The consistent vein running through Jette’s many years with the company has been the ability to create wellbeing amongst her colleagues. She is the Coordinator at VELUX Care in Brædstrup, where she is always prepared to help colleagues in distress. Her tireless work, big heart and focus on the individual means she helps a lot of people to return to work.

Her commitment and sense of care also extend to the many other colleagues at the factory, where she helps especially with events that bring together all the departments.

Jette’s energy and willingness to go the extra mile for her colleagues in difficult times make her well-respected and admired by everyone at the workplace.

About

Yuri Tkachenko

VELUX Ukraine TOV

Market Director

Through his many years with the company, Yuri has been a dedicated and loyal employee and manager, taking responsibility and decisive action to grow the VELUX business in Ukraine.

He has also gone well beyond his job description, becoming a model manager in an extraordinary and difficult time. Since war broke out in Ukraine on 24 February 2022, he has managed to maintain contact with his team, helping them and their families by coordinating help and financial support.

When the situation in Kyiv began to stabilise, he reopened the office to provide meaningful work for his colleagues and to create value for the country’s desperate economic situation.

About

Marta Zowsik

VELUX Polska Sp. z o.o.

National Sales Support Specialist

When she first joined the company, she quickly became a high-quality performer in the Sales Support Team.

Her enthusiasm, willingness to work with others and to build networks have made her a natural focal point in the department. Marta is responsible for onboarding new colleagues and is a valuable source of knowledge and experience.

She is also a professional force when it comes to events outside her work responsibilities. Marta is generally a good-hearted and popular person, who takes part in charity events professionally and privately, and always gives her best.

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We are delighted to confer the LARS KANN-RASMUSSEN SAFETY AWARD for the first time this year.

The award recipients were selected by the Board of the Employee Foundation, upon the recommendations of the individual companies. When making its selections, the board looked at such things as extraordinary actions to promote safety at work or away from work, inspirational and proactive conduct within safety and courageous actions that broke convention and prevented accidents.

The Award recipients