DHI is owned by the DHI Foundation (Danish: DHI Fonden), which owns 100% of the company shares in DHI A/S.

 

The foundation is a Danish, philanthropic commercial foundation, established in 2018 with the objective to support non-profit or charitable purposes, in particular to promote and support technological development and competence in Denmark in the areas of aquaculture and offshore technology, oceanography and marine environment, water resources, aquatic ecology, environmental chemistry, health and environment, water in industry and urban environment and related areas. The foundation seeks to enhance business and society's opportunities to create development and welfare in a technically, economically and environmentally optimal way, and to develop more technology services to the benefit of our clients.

 

DHI A/S has fully or partially owned subsidiaries in 26 countries across the world.

 

We invest significantly in research and development to develop new knowledge, methods and technologies to the benefit of our customers and the society, we cooperate with universities in Denmark and abroad, and we are recognised worldwide for our innovation and expertise within water and water environments.

 

The Parent Company, DHI A/S, is a Danish government-approved Research and Technology Organisation, RTO (in Danish named GTS), recognised by the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science. DHI A/S is one of seven RTOs in Denmark. The RTOs play a key role in the Danish innovation system as the link between research, technology and business as they seek to make new knowledge and technological services applicable to businesses and promote businesses’ uptake of new technology.

 

The Danish RTOs are not-for-profit organisations, which are self-owned, impartial, and independent of business or political interests. For DHI, being a not-for-profit organisation means that all profits are reinvested in research and innovation and supporting infrastructure and facilities.

 

DHI has a two-tier management structure comprising the Board of Directors and the Executive Management. There are no overlapping members.

 

The Board of Directors is responsible for the overall and strategic management and proper organisation of the Group’s business and operations. On behalf of the shareholder, the Board of Directors supervises DHI’s organisation, day-to-day management and results.

 

The Board of Directors consists of eight members and has appointed a Chair and a Deputy Chair. Three members are elected by the employees. Meet the Board of Directors.

 

The Board of Directors evaluates its work on an annual basis and determines once a year the qualifications, experience and skills needed for the Board of Directors to best perform its tasks. All board members are up for election at each Annual General Meeting excluding employee-elected board members.

 

The Board of Directors has established an audit committee consisting of three board members. The audit committee's responsibilities include assisting the Board of Directors in monitoring the effectiveness of the internal control and risk management systems and reviewing DHI’s financial reporting and audit process.

Management
The Executive Management includes DHI’s CEO, who is appointed by the Board of Directors.

 

Furthermore, DHI has an Executive Leadership Team (ELT), which is responsible for the day-to-day operations of their respective business areas while at the same time being part of the overall leadership of DHI. The Executive Leadership Team consists of nine members including the CEO. Meet the Executive Leadership Team.