GLOBAL TRADING POWER TRADING GAS TRADING SERVICES Renewables CONVENTIONALS Supply About LEADERSHIP FINANCIALS BUSINESS ACCELERATOR MEDIA Contact us Careers Vacancies WORKING AT DC Graduate Programme Meet our people FAQ CHANGE COUNTRY: GLOBAL GLOBAL IT DK UK TR DE SEARCH: Leadership Danske Commodities has a two-tier management structure. The Board of Directors supervises the performance of the company and participates in determining the company strategy. Executive Management is responsible for daily operations. No person serves as a member of both bodies. SENIOR MANAGEMENT GROUP The Senior Management Group is responsible for the execution of strategic initiatives and for the operative supervising of the organisation by management of the overall performance of the company through target setting, monitoring and follow-up. The Senior Management Group ensures that we deliver on our strategic targets, continuously live our corporate values and that these values are embedded in our organisation. HENRIK LIND CEO & FOUNDER Henrik Lind is the founder, CEO and majority owner of Danske Commodities. His entrepreneurial mind-set and business acumen have been the driving force of the company and its employees since the foundation. Henrik was born in 1975 and raised in Aarhus, where he still lives. He studied Business Administration at Aarhus University and is an active member of the World Economic Forum's Young Global Leaders. HELLE ØSTERGAARD KRISTIANSEN CFO & VP, HEAD OF FINANCE AND IT Appointed to the SMG in August 2014. Background: CRO at Danske Commodities. Compliance Officer at Sparekassen Østjylland. Contact Helle Østergaard Kristiansen JESPER TRONBORG VP, HEAD OF TRADING Appointed to the SMG in August 2014. Background: Head of Gas trading at Danske Commodities. Head of Markets at Statoil Gazelle. Oil & Gas Trader at Energi Danmark. Various positions globally with Maersk Group. Contact Jesper Tronborg CARL HAGERT VP, HEAD OF ORIGINATION Appointed to the SMG in September 2016 Background: Corporate Development Director at Koch Supply & Trading Sarl. Head of Energy Origination Klesch & Company SA. SVP positions in RWE Supply and Trading Switzerland and Essent Trading International. Contact Carl Hagert DION SØRENSEN VP, HEAD OF HUMAN CAPITAL Appointed to the SMG in August 2014. Background: Executive Director, Group HR at Saxo Bank. Founder of TalentShaper. Group HR Consultant at Maersk Group. Author of several books on leadership. Contact Dion Sørensen BOARD OF DIRECTORS ABOUT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Board of Directors is responsible for ensuring that the overall strategic management and the financial and managerial control of the group are conducted adequately in all respects. They act as formal advisors to the Senior Management Group. As a collective body. the members of the Board combine key industry insights, expertise from European energy markets, risk management and financial skills with several years of management experience from international businesses. PETER L. RAVN CHAIRMAN Born: 1955 Key skills: IT, risk management, corporate governance, leadership, and internationalisation. Board memberships: Systematic A/S (Chairman), Stibo Holding A/S, Stibo A/S, Stibo Ejendomme A/S, and DitaExchange ApS (Chairman). VOLKER BECKERS VICE CHAIRMAN Born: 1964 Key skills: European utilities, turnaround and strategic positioning, programme management and IT. Board memberships: ECFEB of Erasmus University (Chairman), Reactive Technologies Ltd. (Chairman), Albion Community Power plc (Chairman), Spenceram Ltd. (Chairman), Elexon Ltd., Nuclear Decommission Authority, Advisory Board of EUCERS at King’s College, UK Advisory Board of PwC, and Forum for the Future (Trustee). ANNE BROENG BOARD MEMBER Born: 1961 Key skills: Strategy, risk management, corporate governance, finance, and asset management. Board memberships: NASDAQ OMX Nordic Ltd., NNIT A/S (Chairman of Audit Committee), VKR Holding A/S (member of Audit Committee), Købmand Hermand Sallings Fond, Købmand Ferdinand Sallings Mindefond, F. Salling Holding A/S, F. Salling Invest A/S, ATP (member ORSA/risk committee), Lønmodtagernes Garantifond, PensionDanmark, Bikubenfonden, and Velux A/S (Chairman of Auidit Committee). JENS-PETER SAUL BOARD MEMBER Born: 1966 Key skills: General Management, sales, internationalisation, energy, and growth. Board memberships: The Danish-German Chamber of Commerce (Chairman) and Confederation of Danish Industry’s Committee on Business Policy. OUR FIVE MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES A strong culture is the greatest source of competitive advantage, and a company’s culture is the responsibility of the leadership. This is why we have developed five management principles: Set clear expectations and ambitious targets Follow up on performance and give feedback frequently Acknowledge, stretch and reward key players Develop low performers Celebrate our successes The principles are firmly incorporated in the way we think and practice leadership every day. They guide management in ensuring a winning culture. For the benefit of our company, our people and our business partners. A FORCE TO GUIDE US Our values define us as a company – and as individuals – by providing the framework for how we conduct business. They guide us in everything we do, from strategic business decisions to day-to-day activities. We create a unique, diverse and dynamic culture by adhering to our values: Our values BRING PASSION Challenge to develop Promote innovation Put ideas into action BUILD TRUST Listen and understand Align expectations Act with integrity CREATE VALUE Always create value For the customer For the market For dc Media Media enquiries Do you have a media enquiry or want to read our press releases, articles and cases? Get the latest updates Financials Solid financial performance Danske Commodities has presented a solid financial performance throughout the years. View financial highlights Annual Report Annual Report 2016 Thanks to our dedicated people and a focus on value creation, 2016 was one of our strongest performing years to date. 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