Lars Sogaard Andersen
Director of Sales | OEM | Americas | Hydrostatics | Construction | Materials & Handling
- Role
- Director of Sales Oem Americas at Danfoss Power Solutions
- Location
- Nashville, TN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Lars Sogaard Andersen
With over 15 years of experience as a Vice-President, Global Sales and Service Director and dynamic business leader I have a proven track record of achieving 180%+ growth and managing $200M+ budgets. To achieve this, I have specialized in fostering a growth mindset and driving team development across diverse environments, from small businesses to global corporations. My expertise spans the full business lifecycle, where I have successfully built, led, and coached high-performing teams in sales, management, and operations.My transferable experience ranges from startup environments to business ownership and global corporations, encompassing distribution, direct sales, channels, and international service programs. I have worked across various industries, including Tech, Automotive and Machinery Manufacturing, SaaS, Strategy, Security, and now within Variable Frequency Drives within the HVAC/Refrigeration/Cooling verticals.I am passionately committed to cultivating strong team cultures and influencing positive mindsets, enabling individuals and teams to achieve exceptional success. My dedication to driving growth and fostering environments where teams thrive and excel is unwavering.
Experience
Director of Sales Oem Americas
Nov 2025 — Present · US
A multi-divisional OEM Sales Leader focusing on Hydrostatics Construction and Material + Handling.Driving initiatives and development for small, mid to large tier OEM growth in the Americas. Building construction, materials, and handling sectors, alongside electric and hybrid powertrain systems. Cultivated a high-performing team of sales managers, account managers, system application engineers and sales specialists.Acting as the Business Unit Champion for The Danfoss CCS (Connect and Control Solutions) product range that offers a comprehensive suite of electronic and hydraulic control systems for off-highway mobile vehicles.
Education
Harvard Business School Online
Disruptive Strategy
2015
Sydney Institute of Business and Technology (SIBT)
Diploma, Communications
2004 — 2006
Macquarie University
Bachelor Arts, Media and Cultural Studies
2006 — 2007
University of Sydney
Master’s Degree, Project Management, Strategic Implementation, Civil Engineering
2013 — 2015
Harvard Business School Online
Core | Business Analytics, Economics, Financial Accounting
2015
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