Bernt Johan Collet
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Bernt Johan Holger Collet was born on 23 November 1941 as the eldest son of Chamberlain and Master of the Royal Hunt, M. Sc. (Econ), Harald Collet and landscape architect
Else Collett.
He served as Defense Minister in the Cabinet of Poul Schlüter II. Today, he is Chairman and CEO of Collet & Co. and serves as a Chamberlain at Her Majesty’s Court and is Master of the Royal Hunt. In 2004, Bernt Johan Collet co-founded the Danish
think-tank Center for Political Studies, also known as CEPOS
. He serves as Chairman of the Board of CEPOS
.
Collet graduated from Herlufsholm kostskole
in 1960. He served in the Royal Lifeguards from 1960and has since 1964 served as First Lieutenant
of the reserve. He trained at Naesgaard Agricultural College and at large estates 1962-1965. In 1967 he graduated from the Business School of Copenhagen. In the years 1969-1971 he worked with General Mills
, Inc., U. S. A.
In 1967, he took over the family estate, Lundbygaard and has run it since 1971 alongside with his work in industry, retail trade and a number of organizations.
Collet was elected to the Danish Parliament in 1981 and served there until 1990. During his time in parliament he was appointed spokesman for the Conservative
People's Party on business
affairs and on agricultural affairs. In the period 1984-1987 he was the Conservative leader in the Parliament’s Finance Committee, and he was a member of the EU Committee 1982-1987. He served as Minister of Defense 1987-1988 and 1988-1990 as Chairman of the Parliament’s Committee for Agriculture, Forests, and Fisheries. In 1988 he was a member of the Nordic Council
. In 1989 Mr. Collet was a Danish delegate to the United Nations
and in 1990 he was appointed international observer of the first democratic elections in Romania
. In 1990 Mr. Collet resigned his posts in the Danish Parliament to return to his work in business.
He held the position as chairman of Herlufsholm boarding school 1990-1994, and 1998-2004 he was a member of the Board of Trustees of Copenhagen Business School
. Among other things he is presently the chairman of the Association of Danish Business Graduates (20,000 members) and the Nordic and International associations.
Bernt Johan Collet is married to psychologist
, phil. cand. Catharina Collet. She is the Europe
an vice chairman of Europa Nostra
, an organization that promotes conservation of the building
s’ and landscapes’ heritage of Europe.
Collet is the co-author of "The History of Denmark 1945-82", published 1984.
Landscape architect
A landscape architect is a person involved in the planning, design and sometimes direction of a landscape, garden, or distinct space. The professional practice is known as landscape architecture....
Else Collett.
He served as Defense Minister in the Cabinet of Poul Schlüter II. Today, he is Chairman and CEO of Collet & Co. and serves as a Chamberlain at Her Majesty’s Court and is Master of the Royal Hunt. In 2004, Bernt Johan Collet co-founded the Danish
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
think-tank Center for Political Studies, also known as CEPOS
CEPOS
The Danish Centre for Political Studies, also known as CEPOS, is an independent research institution recognized under the Danish state, which works as a classical liberal/free-market conservative think-tank in Denmark.-History:...
. He serves as Chairman of the Board of CEPOS
CEPOS
The Danish Centre for Political Studies, also known as CEPOS, is an independent research institution recognized under the Danish state, which works as a classical liberal/free-market conservative think-tank in Denmark.-History:...
.
Collet graduated from Herlufsholm kostskole
Herlufsholm kostskole
Herlufsholm School and Estate is a private day and boarding school for boys and girls , founded in 1565 by Admiral Herluf Trolle and his wife Birgitte Gøye....
in 1960. He served in the Royal Lifeguards from 1960and has since 1964 served as First Lieutenant
First Lieutenant
First lieutenant is a military rank and, in some forces, an appointment.The rank of lieutenant has different meanings in different military formations , but the majority of cases it is common for it to be sub-divided into a senior and junior rank...
of the reserve. He trained at Naesgaard Agricultural College and at large estates 1962-1965. In 1967 he graduated from the Business School of Copenhagen. In the years 1969-1971 he worked with General Mills
General Mills
General Mills, Inc. is an American Fortune 500 corporation, primarily concerned with food products, which is headquartered in Golden Valley, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis. The company markets many well-known brands, such as Betty Crocker, Yoplait, Colombo, Totinos, Jeno's, Pillsbury, Green...
, Inc., U. S. A.
In 1967, he took over the family estate, Lundbygaard and has run it since 1971 alongside with his work in industry, retail trade and a number of organizations.
Collet was elected to the Danish Parliament in 1981 and served there until 1990. During his time in parliament he was appointed spokesman for the Conservative
Conservatism
Conservatism is a political and social philosophy that promotes the maintenance of traditional institutions and supports, at the most, minimal and gradual change in society. Some conservatives seek to preserve things as they are, emphasizing stability and continuity, while others oppose modernism...
People's Party on business
Business
A business is an organization engaged in the trade of goods, services, or both to consumers. Businesses are predominant in capitalist economies, where most of them are privately owned and administered to earn profit to increase the wealth of their owners. Businesses may also be not-for-profit...
affairs and on agricultural affairs. In the period 1984-1987 he was the Conservative leader in the Parliament’s Finance Committee, and he was a member of the EU Committee 1982-1987. He served as Minister of Defense 1987-1988 and 1988-1990 as Chairman of the Parliament’s Committee for Agriculture, Forests, and Fisheries. In 1988 he was a member of the Nordic Council
Nordic Council
The Nordic Council is a geo-political, inter-parliamentary forum for co-operation between the Nordic countries. It was established following World War II and its first concrete result was the introduction in 1952 of a common labour market and free movement across borders without passports for the...
. In 1989 Mr. Collet was a Danish delegate to the United Nations
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
and in 1990 he was appointed international observer of the first democratic elections in Romania
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
. In 1990 Mr. Collet resigned his posts in the Danish Parliament to return to his work in business.
He held the position as chairman of Herlufsholm boarding school 1990-1994, and 1998-2004 he was a member of the Board of Trustees of Copenhagen Business School
Copenhagen Business School
Copenhagen Business School, also known as CBS, is situated in Copenhagen, Denmark. With more than 17,000 students and 1,300 staff members, CBS is also one of the largest business schools in Europe. CBS offers a wide range of business-oriented university programmes and a research environment...
. Among other things he is presently the chairman of the Association of Danish Business Graduates (20,000 members) and the Nordic and International associations.
Bernt Johan Collet is married to psychologist
Psychologist
Psychologist is a professional or academic title used by individuals who are either:* Clinical professionals who work with patients in a variety of therapeutic contexts .* Scientists conducting psychological research or teaching psychology in a college...
, phil. cand. Catharina Collet. She is the Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
an vice chairman of Europa Nostra
Europa Nostra
Europa Nostra, the pan-European Federation for Cultural Heritage, is the representative platform of 250 heritage NGOs active in 45 countries across Europe...
, an organization that promotes conservation of the building
Building
In architecture, construction, engineering, real estate development and technology the word building may refer to one of the following:...
s’ and landscapes’ heritage of Europe.
Collet is the co-author of "The History of Denmark 1945-82", published 1984.