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Local Election 2021: In Lyngby – last, but not least

Kersi Porbunderwalla
Running in: Lyngby-Taarbæk
Party: Venstre
www.kersi.dk


You may find Kersi at the very bottom of the candidate list for Venstre in Lyngby-Taarbæk, but that certainly isn’t a reflection of his standing in the party or community.

Since arriving in Denmark from India aged just 18 back in 1966, Kersi has carved out a highly successful career for himself in the financial sector.

He is managing partner at Copenhagen Compliance and a member of the Danish Lawyers & Economists Association and the British and Nordic Indian Business Chamber of Commerce.

“With my qualifications and visions, I can make a difference in promoting conditions for business, integration, the green areas and reducing municipal expenses,” Kersi told CPH Post.

On solid ground
As an immigrant and former deputy chairman of the integration council, Kersi has ample experience when it comes to the international community.

And he has a clear strategy for what he wants to accomplish on behalf of residents of Lyngby-Taarbæk Municipality.

“Lyngby should be a city for the people – of all age groups – with good daycare options and leisure facilities. Here, we take good care of our children, elderly and corporate community.”




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