Kent Harnisch was born in 1972. Education: Master in Political Science, Aarhus University.
| 2023 | Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance |
| 2022-2023 | Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Economy |
| 2022 | Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Children and Education |
| 2018-2022 | Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance |
| 2012-2018 | Head of Division, Ministry of Finance |
| 2007-2012 | Chief Advisor, The Prime Minister“s Office |
| 2001-2007 | Head of Section and Chief Advisor, Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries of Denmark |