Former CEO of the Novo Nordisk Foundation.

Strategic leadership: Expertise in leading organisations – both private and public – through change and developing and driving strategic initiatives. Profound in-dept knowledge and experience within topics related to research, education and innovation and furthermore within research policy, evaluation, funding, management and strategy.

Pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors: Understanding of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors including research and innovation processes within life sciences that brings new solutions to market.

Operational excellence: Improving organizational efficiencies, effectiveness and value creation.

Chair of the Board of Directors, Aarhus University. Deputy Chair, Danish Society for Education and

Business. Member of the Board of Directors: DHI Foundation, Danish Cultural Institute, Royal Danish

Geographical Society, Vitus Berings Mindefond, LIFE Learning Center, Bestyrelsesforeningen.

DHI A/S Audit Committee Chair.

Former CFO in SimCorp.

Former CFO in Rambøll.

Financial acumen: Strong understanding of financial management and performance metrics.

Governance and compliance: Knowledge of governance principles and regulatory compliance, particularly in environmental contexts.

Engineering and tech sectors: Deep knowledge of engineering consultancy and tech sectors.

Chair of the Board of Directors: Kassoe Housing.

Member of the Board of Directors: Rambøll Foundation, Danske Diakonhjem Friplejehjem, Tabellae.