The Danfoss Board

Special competencies:
Strong experience within strategy, M&A, portfolio management and business administration. Strong knowledge of management in a global group and the work in a listed company

Education:
Business graduate, Niels Brock Business College
Business diploma (HD), Marketing economics, Copenhagen Business School
IEP (INSEAD Executive Programme), INSEAD, France

Board positions:
Chair:
F. Salling Holding A/S; F. Salling Invest A/S; HydraSpecma A/S; Købmand Herman Sallings Fond; A. Kirk A/S.

Vice chair:
Salling Group A/S.

Member:
Købmand Herman Sallings Mindefond; Aida A/S; Ejendomsselskabet FMJ A/S; F.M.J. A/S.

Present managerial positions:
CEO in Aktieselskabet Schouw & Co.

Special competencies:
Professional experience in technology and product development, commercialization of new technology, finance, M&A and business management.

Education:
Master of Business Administration, London Business School
Master of Science, Biotechnology, Johns Hopkins University
MSc in Engineering, Technical University of Denmark

Board positions:
Chair:
MC2 Therapeutics A/S; Vandstrom Inc.

Member:
Bitten & Mads Clausen’s Foundation since 2015

Present managerial position:
Entrepreneur and founder of the companies MC2 Therapeutics A/S and Vandstrom Inc. MC2 Therapeutics A/S is a pharmaceutical company focusing on topical therapies for autoimmune and chronic inflammatory diseases. Vandstrom Inc. is a developer of new membrane technology for use in separation processes in the water, life science, enzyme and food industries.

Special competencies:
International experience from managerial management positions and strong strategic, organizational, and communicative skills. Extensive knowledge of business administration, engineering, and board work

Education:
Master of Business Administration, University of Georgia, USA
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, University of Southern Denmark

Board positions:
Board member and Chair:
miniBOOSTER A/S, Denmark

Board member: 
Bitten & Mads Clausen’s Foundation since 2022.

Special competencies:
Extensive international experience in key topics such as strategy, finance, treasury, risk management and compliance as well as Corporate Governance and ESG reporting. Broad experience in a global environment working for and with multinational companies. Former Assurance Partner at Deloitte and Managing Director at Deutsche Bank Group.

Education:
Bachelor in Economics, Westfälische Wilhelms Universität Münster and Universidad de Zaragoza
Master in Economics, Freie Universität Berlin
Chartered Tax Advisor
Chartered Accountant

Board positions:
Board member and Vice Chair:
Hornbach Immobilien AG

Board member and Chair of the Audit Committee:
Supervisory Board of CECONOMY AG (Head of Audit Committee)

Present managerial position:
CFO of HORNBACH Management AG, the general partner of HORNBACH Holding AG & Co. KgaA
CFO of Baumarkt AG

Special competencies:
Professional experience from Research & Development, product innovation and development of new biotechnologies for products, applications and processes as well as start-up companies

Education:
IMD (International Institute for Management Development), Special Project, Lecturer
IMD, Business programs
Novo Nordisk Executive leadership program
MSc Chemical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

Board positions:
Board member and Chair:
Universe Science Park, Denmark; DHI Foundation; Curasight A/S

Member:
Cytovac A/S; Vandstrom; Co-Ro A/S; Lactobio; LIFE foundation; Bactolife.

Present managerial position:
CSO and co-founder 21st.BIO

Special competencies:
Professional experience as Minister and EU Commissioner with extensive knowledge of climate, environmental and energy challenges on an international level. Expert on global sustainable development and green transition

Education:
MSc in history and comparative literature

Board positions:
Board member and Chair:
KR Foundation; the green think tank, CONCITO; OECD’s Round Table on Sustainable Development.

Member:
Volkswagen's Sustainability Board; Cadeler; Kirkbi A/S and BBVA.

Special competencies:
International experience with executive management and business administration as well as strong strategic, organizational, and communicative skills. Expert within electrical engineering (drives, electric vehicles, renewable energy) and science, and extensive knowledge from other board positions

Education:
Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Aachen University of Technology, Germany
Master of Science in Engineering, University of Pretoria, South Africa
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, University of Pretoria, South Africa

Board positions:
Member:
KraftPowercon AB.

Present managerial position:
CEO in SMA Technology AG

Special competencies:
Extensive international experience in business management. Professional experience with performance transformation, organizational changes, mergers and acquisitions, and Internet of Things (IoT). Lengthy experience in listed companies as a board member and CEO.

Education:
Advanced Management Program (APM) Harvard Business School, 1998
MSc. (Economics) Helsinki School of Economics, 1984

Present managerial position:
President and CEO in Cargotec

Education:
Mechanical Engineer, Sønderborg, Denmark

Present managerial position:
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, Danfoss A/S, Refrigeration and A/C Controls

Education:
Technical Designer
Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (Supply Chain Management)

Board positions:
Chair:
”TL-klubben”, South Denmark, Danfoss A/S,

Member:
Board member and Chair:
Danfoss Employee Foundation in Denmark; ”TL-klubben”, South Denmark, Danfoss A/S; Junior Chamber International Denmark.

Board member:
Junior Chamber International Denmark Foundation

Present position:
Senior Design Technician and shop steward, Danfoss A/S, Sensing Solutions

Education:
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering & Operational Management, Sønderborg.

Present position:
Director Projects Supply Chain, Danfoss A/S, Refrigeration and A/C Controls

Education:
Machine operator

Board positions:
Member:
Dansk Metal Sønderjylland, Denmark

Present position:
Skilled worker and shop steward at Danfoss A/S