Archive post: »Why might Allen be visiting Denmark? Meeting between two giants and a serial-bankruptcy entrepreneur« · 2024-08-29

• Alan Leventhal — Mentioned in the current archived text
• Claus Ewers — Mentioned in the current archived text
• Jørgen Mads Clausen — Mentioned in the current archived text
• Peter Hansen — Mentioned in the current archived text

Source title: Hvorfor mon Allen besøger Danmark? Møde mellem to giganter og en Konkursryt

Text version dated 29 Aug 2024

Hvorfor Mon Allen Besøger Danmark? Et Møde med To Giganter og En Konkursrytter Når en topembedsmand fra USA besøger Danmark, er det naturligt, at vi ønsker at vise det bedste frem, vi har at byde på. Derfor må man jo undre sig, når den amerikanske ambassadør, Alan Leventhal, vælger at tilbringe sin tid med to af landets mest "innovative" forretningsfolk og en konkursrytter: Claus Ewers, Jørgen Mads Clausen, og Peter Hansen.

Det er næsten som om, Danmark har en helt særlig form for kreativitet, som bare må fremhæves. Claus Ewers, overhovedet i Ewers-familien, har formået at skabe et forretningsimperium, hvor skatteyderne ser ud til at bære risikoen for hans investeringer. Det kræver en særlig slags kreativitet at kunne navigere et system, hvor tab i milliardklassen ikke synes at have konsekvenser.

Mon det er den form for forretningssans, som Alan ønsker at tage med hjem? Så er der Peter Hansen, den dygtige erhvervsmand med en lang række forliste selskaber bag sig. Han har ingen ære, kun magtfulde venner, der sørger for, at spotlyset ikke rettes mod ham – selvom der er nok at finde, hvis man tør kigge.

Men det tør medierne tilsyneladende ikke. Det er fascinerende at se, hvordan man kan bevare sin position i skyggen, beskyttet af forbindelser, snarere end resultater. Og endelig er der Jørgen Mads Clausen, Danfoss-ejeren, der nærmest synes at have Grundloven på sin egen bogreol – som et værk, der kan tolkes, præcis som han ønsker.

Det kræver virkelig en særlig type lederskab at kunne få politikere til at danse efter sin pibe og sikre, at reglerne bøjes efter behov. Ambassadør Leventhals støtter i USA må uden tvivl spekulere over, hvorfor han valgte at bruge sin tid med netop disse "kreative" danske personligheder. Kunne det være, at der er en særlig form for dansk charme, der blot ikke kan modstås?

Eller er det simpelthen så betagende at se, hvordan man kan spille efter sine egne regler og stadig komme ud som vinder? I sidste ende handler det om at skabe illusionen af en pæn facade og sørge for, at alt snavset forbliver gemt i skabene. JydskeVestkysten spiller sin rolle som den villige budbringer af det glansbillede, der præsenteres for omverdenen. https://jv.dk/soenderborg/usa-ambassadoer-hilste-paa-tidligere-danfoss-boss-energieffektivitet-var-dagsordenen Foto: Danfoss PR

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Why might Allen be visiting Denmark? 

A Meeting of Two Giants and a Serial-bankruptcy entrepreneur

When a top US official visits Denmark, it's only natural that we want to showcase the best we have to offer. Therefore, one cannot help wondering why the American ambassador, Alan Leventhal, chooses to spend his time with two of the country's most "innovative" business people and a serial-bankruptcy entrepreneur: Claus Ewers, Jørgen Mads Clausen, and Peter Hansen. It's almost as if Denmark has a very special kind of creativity that just needs to be highlighted.

Claus Ewers, head of the Ewers family, has managed to create a business empire where taxpayers appear to bear the risk of his investments. It requires a special kind of creativity to be able to navigate a system where losses in the billions seem to have no consequences. Is this the kind of business acumen that Alan wants to take home?

Then there is Peter Hansen, the skilled businessman with a long list of failed companies behind him. He has no honor, only powerful friends who ensure that the spotlight is not directed at him – although there is plenty to be found if you dare to look. But apparently the media doesn't dare.

It is fascinating to see how one can maintain one's position in the shadows, protected by connections rather than results. And finally there is Jørgen Mads Clausen, the Danfoss owner who almost seems to have the Constitution on his own bookshelf – as a work that can be interpreted exactly as he wishes. It really takes a special type of leadership to be able to get politicians to dance to your tune and ensure that the rules are bent as needed.

Ambassador Leventhal's supporters in the US must no doubt wonder why he chose to spend his time with these very "creative" Danish personalities. Could it be that there is a special kind of Danish charm that simply cannot be resisted? Or is it simply so breathtaking to see how you can play by your own rules and still come out victorious?

In the end, it's about creating the illusion of a neat facade and making sure that all the dirt stays hidden in the cupboards. JydskeVestkysten plays his role as the willing messenger of the glossy image presented to the outside world:

US ambassador greeted former Danfoss boss: Energy efficiency was the agenda Nordals: The US ambassador Alan Leventhal stopped by Nordborg on Tuesday to greet the former chairman of the board of Danfoss, Jørgen M. Clausen.