Jakob Linulf
Jakob Linulf | |
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| Ambassador of Denmark to Ghana with side-accreditation to Côte d’Ivoire, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Togo, and Guinea-Conakry. | |
| Assumed office 1 August 2025 | |
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| Born | 25 November 1970 Frederikssund, Denmark |
Jakob Linulf (born 25 November 1970) is a Danish diplomat currently serving as the Ambassador of Denmark to Ghana with side-accreditation to Côte d’Ivoire, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Togo, and Guinea-Conakry.[1][2][3][4]
Early life and education
Jakob Linulf was born on 25 November 1970 in Frederikssund, Denmark.
Growing up on a farm in the Danish country side, Linulf completed basic schooling from Førslev Centralskole near the town Fuglebjerg. Subsequently he graduated with a business high school degree from Zealand Business College in Slagelse.
In 1999, Linulf obtained a Master of Economics (Cand. Oecon.) from Aalborg University, specialising within international relations and development.
From 1996 to 2000, Linulf worked as lecturer and assistant professor, including at Roskilde University. He holds an official certification as college lecturer.[5]
Diplomatic career
Linulf began his diplomatic career with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2000. Throughout his 25 years of service, Linulf has been dedicated to promotion of trade and investment, international development cooperation and climate action. He holds special geographical expertise on Africa and Asia. His first posting with the Danish Foreign Service was in Burkina Faso.
From 2016 to 2022, Linulf served as Danish diplomat in China. First at the Embassy of Denmark in Beijing. Later as Consul General in Shanghai, where he was also designated Dean of Shanghai’s Diplomatic Corps in 2021-2022.[6][7]
During Linulf’s tenure as Denmark’s ambassador to Pakistan in 2022-2025, Denmark and Pakistan expanded cooperation within climate action and green transition. The two countries entered a long-term green work programme and concluded a Government-to-Government agreement on sustainable investments. In 2024, Denmark and Pakistan celebrated 75 years anniversary of diplomatic relations with signing of several new business partnerships.[8][9][10][11]
Personal life
Jakob Linulf has three grown-up children. He is also an athlete, completing several marathons every year.[12]
Honours
Jakob Linulf was awarded Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog in 2020.[13]
Reference
- ^ "CV of the Ambassador". ghana.um.dk. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
- ^ "Ambassador's greeting". ghana.um.dk. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
- ^ "Denmark Committed To Helping Pakistan With Green Transition: Amb. Jakob Linulf". The Friday Times. 2024-06-24. Retrieved 2025-05-12.
- ^ "Denmark's Ambassador calls on CM Maryam". 2024-04-29. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- ^ Shuja, Maryam (2024-11-14). "Ambassador Jakob Linulf, Danish Diplomat - TDI". Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- ^ "Jakob Linulf". Scandasia. 2020-12-04. Retrieved 2025-05-12.
- ^ Denmark (2001). Kongelig dansk hof- og statskalender, statshaandbog for kongeriget Danmark (in Danish). ISBN 978-87-601-8944-9.
- ^ SDPI. "Pakistan, Denmark celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations-8509-News". sdpi.org. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
- ^ Service, TGO News (2022-09-01). "Pakistan signs Green Framework Engagement Agreement with Denmark". The Gulf Observer. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
- ^ "Government-to-government cooperation (DETI) in green energy transition between Colombia and Denmark". State of Green. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
- ^ "PID". pid.gov.pk. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
- ^ Post, The Frontier. "Denmark embassy organizes 2nd Islamabad Marathon". Retrieved 2025-05-12.
- ^ "Aga Khan Foundation, Denmark ink agreement to mitigate climate risks". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 2025-05-20.