Our story

We are a family-owned company based on responsibility and common sense. It’s been that way since 1975 when Per Nelson Ørnstrand (PNO) founded the company. The next generation of the Ørnstrand has now taken over, and today PNO is fully family owned by Lee Ørnstrand.

Just like his father, Jacob believes in long-term customer relationships based on trust, and the importance of taking responsibility as a company – not only in relation to our customers, but also towards the environment and our employees.

PNO has the Nordics’ largest range of short and long-term trailer rentals. Our head office is located in Copenhagen, and we have branches in Helsinki, Oslo, Hamburg, Helsingborg, Horsens, Venlo and Poland. 

But as we grow, we’ve never lost touch with the values on which our company has been founded.

The leadership

A hello from PNO’s leadership team. Meet the owners Jacob & Solvej, COO Thomas and CCO Pauli.

Why PNO?

We have the Nordic’s largest standard and specialty trailer fleet for short and long-term rental. Whatever you need, you’ll find it at PNO.

Flexible rental

Why own trailers you don’t use, when you can rent instead?

From short-term to long-term, we give you the freedom to scale your fleet as your needs change, without large any upfront payments or having unused, under-utilised trailers.

Fast response

Business moves fast. And the last thing you want is to wait weeks for your rental partner to provide you with a quote.

That is why our flat business structure has been designed to be fast-moving and agile. It’s all about acting quickly so you can get what you need fast, and get on with business.

Leading innovation

The logistics industry is changing. You want a rental partner who is changing with it.

PNO Ventures is our in-house innovation hub dedicated to developing new ways to add value to customers. With one eye on the future, we are always looking for new ways to create greater efficiency and a better experience for our customers.

Personal service

As a family-owned and run business, we pride ourselves on providing a personal touch.

That’s why at PNO, every customer gets their own dedicated account manager, as well as the added support of a skilled and experienced team.

Sustainability

Sustainability is here to stay. And with increasing regulation and compliance pressure, you must be ready for the transition to sustainable freight.

With a deep commitment to sustainability, PNO is at the forefront of that transition. Get the sustainable edge for your business with PNO.
Find our annual Impact Overview here.

Our values

The PNO Compass is the embodiment of how we do business.
Anchored in our core values, it shapes our strategic direction and our day to day actions.

1. Personal

it’s all about people

We believe business is personal. The more present and open-minded we are in all our interactions, the better the outcomes for everyone involved.

2. Pragmatic

the key to getting things done

We believe simplicity and common sense leads to results. Instead of focusing on problems, we look beyond them to find pragmatic solutions.

3. Responsible

People, Planet & Profit

We believe the best companies are responsible companies. We are focused on being best for the World instead of best in the World.

“We are a company that is fuelled by a purpose. Our goal is to contribute to society, our employees and the world around us. B Corp gives us a framework to measure our progress.”

Solvej Lee Ørnstrand, Chief Impact Officer

Our partners

PNO is a collaborative organisation, and we’re proud to partner with a range of leading trailer manufacturers, banks and environmental organizations.

PNO is a proud member of

Environment

We are working on specific initiatives to reduce our environmental impact and these partners are part of these.

People

At PNO it is all about People, who strive to work, live and interact by understanding our values. We collaborate with partners for training and recruitment who share our values and People, Planet and Profit approach.

Suppliers

For PNO, it’s essential to collaborate with like-minded suppliers that have similar values and care about the planet. We strive to use suppliers who also are a part of the B Corp community.

Trailer manufacturers

Our trailer rental solutions are based on the most versatile trailer portfolio in the industry. We offer high quality products from well-known and recognized manufacturers.

Financing

PNO is a partner with established finance companies. This includes Nordea Bank, Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken and Pohjola Bank. Our partners are an important part of how we acquire trailer equipment in markets where we provide rental solutions to our customers.

Meet our team

Jacob Lee Ørnstrand

Group CEO
+45 23 63 65 65

Thomas Rimington

Group COO

Pauli Johannesen

Group CCO

Stig Pastwa

Senior Finance Advisor

Ask Holme

Group COS

Impact

Solvej Lee Ørnstrand

Chief Impact Officer

Anja Buchcik

Impact Manager

Ibrahim Ces

Recruitment Coordinator

Nila Amado

Marketing Specialist

Freja Theilgaard

Marketing Coordinator

COMMERCIAL

Rikke Bylod

ComEx Manager

        FLEET

Peter Molin

Group Country Support

Antonella Di Stazio

Procurement Coordinator

Svetlana Stein

Trailer Procurement Coordinator

Konstantinos Papathanasiou

Operations Coordinator

        DIVESTMENT

Niels Vestergaard Pedersen

Head of Divestment

Allan Øbro Mouritsen

Divestment Sales

        FINANCE

Brian Brix Pedersen

Head of Business Finance & Treasury

Kia Whittle

Head of Accounting & Financial Controlling

Christian Schulz

Senior Business Controller

Birgit Holm

Senior Accountant

Christian Vegger

Financial Controller

Christina Bidstrup

Accountant

Charlotte Hedelin

Accountant

Lukasz Szwiec

Accountant

Niklavs Selevics

Data Analyst

Romeo Jivraj

Student Assistant

Minakshi Agrawal

Pricing Manager

         PNO VENTURES

Jonas Vang

Chief Product & Technology Officer

Santiago Castro

Head of Technology

Lasse Kabell

Simon Zimmermann

Backend Engineering Lead

Ramin Zare

Backend Developer

Magnus Johannesson

Backend Developer

Ana Batel

Frontend Developer

Natalie Vainer Benaiah

Product Manager

         OFFICE DOG

Office dog

MINI

Meet our Board

Jacob Lee Ørnstrand

Group CEO and Owner
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Gajen Kandiah

Chairman of the Board

Ibrahim Gokcen

Member of the Board

High Employee Satisfaction

PNO cares about people, and we aim to have high employee satisfaction. eNPS stands for Employee Net Promoter Score, and it’s a benchmark that measures how likely employees are to recommend PNO as a workplace to friends.

OUR eNPS: 73

Join our team

PNO is all about People – people who strive to work and live by our values.

Personal

It is about people

Integrity

Walk the talk

Pragmatism

A key to getting things done

Responsible

People, Planet and Profit

Communication

See, listen and ask

Curiosity

Keep an open mind

Get in touch

If your values are aligned with ours, and you feel you’d be a good fit for PNO, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Diversity and inclusion (D&I) is more than just a moral responsibility. It is part of being a responsible company. The driving factor behind our focus on diversity and inclusion is based on our strong belief that a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace lens are fundamental to the future success of PNO. It will simply foster a more creative and innovative workforce.

PNO is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination. We are committed to working with people of every race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, status as an individual with a disability.