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== '''Management''' == {| class="wikitable" |+ !Name !Profile |- |'''Henrik Andersen''' |a Danish national, serves as the Group President & CEO of Vestas Wind Systems A/S (DK). He was born on December 31, 1967, and resides in Denmark. Henrik's educational background includes a Master's degree in Law from the University of Aarhus (DK) earned between 1993 and 1997. He also holds a Graduate Diploma in International Business from Aarhus School of Business (DK) obtained from 1988 to 1992. Throughout his career, Henrik has held various significant positions. From 2016 to 2019, he served as the Group President & CEO of Hempel A/S (DK). Prior to that, he held the position of Group Chief Operating Officer, EMEA, and Group Chief Financial Officer at ISS A/S (DK) from 2013 to 2015 and 2011 to 2013, respectively. He also served as the Country Manager at ISS A/S (UK) from 2009 to 2011 and held various management positions within the ISS Group from 2000 to 2009. Earlier in his career, Henrik held the position of Director Corporate Clients at Jyske Markets, Jyske Bank A/S (DK) from 1995 to 2000, and he served in various roles at Jyske Bank A/S and Sparekassen SDS (DK) from 1986 to 1995. Henrik also holds fiduciary positions, including being the Chairman of the board of Vestas Offshore Wind A/S (DK) and a member of the board at Saxo Bank (DK). Moreover, he serves as the Chairman of the audit committee of H. Lundbeck A/S* (DK) and a member of the investment committee of Maj Invest Equity 4 & 5 K/S (DK). (*H. Lundbeck A/S is a company listed on a stock exchange.) Henrik's expertise and leadership play a pivotal role in steering Vestas towards continued success as a leading player in the wind energy industry. |- |'''Hans Martin Smith''' |is a Danish national, born in 1979 and currently residing in Denmark. He holds the position of Executive Vice President & CFO at Vestas Wind Systems A/S. Hans Martin's educational background includes a Master of Science in Business Management from the University of Aarhus, which he obtained in 2004. Prior to that, he completed his Bachelor of Science in Economics and Business Management from the same university in 2001. Throughout his career, Hans Martin has held various significant positions within Vestas Wind Systems A/S. He served as Senior Vice President and regional CFO for Vestas Northern & Central Europe from 2017 to 2022. Earlier, he held the position of Senior Vice President in Group Treasury and Investor Relations in 2016-2017, and Senior Vice President in Investor Relations and M&A from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, he served as Senior Vice President in Corporate Secretariat & Strategy in 2012-2014 and as Director in Corporate Secretariat in 2011-2012. His journey at Vestas began with various positions from 2004 to 2008. Prior to joining Vestas, Hans Martin worked as a Management Consultant at Rambøll Management from 2000 to 2004. Hans Martin also holds fiduciary positions and serves as a Member of the Board of Aktieselskabet Schouw & Co* (DK). Furthermore, he is the Chairman of the Audit Committee of Aktieselskabet Schouw & Co* (DK). (*Aktieselskabet Schouw & Co is a company listed on a stock exchange.) With his expertise and leadership as the CFO of Vestas Wind Systems A/S, Hans Martin plays a crucial role in the financial management and strategic direction of the company, contributing to its success as a global leader in the wind energy industry. |- |'''Christian Venderby''' |a Danish executive, born on August 1, 1969, and currently residing in Denmark. He holds the position of Executive Vice President & Chief Sales Officer (CSO) for Service at Vestas Wind Systems A/S. Christian's educational background includes completing the Business Program at IMD (International Institute for Management Development) in Switzerland in 2008. He also attended the General Management Program at CEDEP (European Center for Executive Development) in France from 2004 to 2005. Earlier, he earned a Graduate Diploma in Finance from Copenhagen Business School in Denmark from 1990 to 1994. Christian has been a significant part of Vestas Wind Systems A/S, serving as a member of the Executive Management since August 2019. Prior to his current role as Executive Vice President & CSO for Service, he held the position of Group Senior Vice President, Service, from 2014 to 2019. He also served as Chief Operating Officer at Vestas-American Wind Technology, Inc., in the USA from 2010 to 2014 and as Chief Financial Officer in the same organization from 2006 to 2010. Before joining Vestas, Christian held various key positions at FLS Industries A/S. These roles included Chief Financial Officer at FLSmidth India, Head of Turnkey Projects Administration at FLSmidth Egypt, Head of Finance at FLSmidth Brazil, and Head of Finance at FLSmidth Japan. With his diverse experience and expertise in finance and operations within the wind energy industry, Christian plays a vital role in Vestas' Executive Management, contributing to the company's continued growth and success as a leading global player in sustainable wind solutions. |- |'''Kerstin Knapp''' |An Austrian executive, born on December 19, 1975, and currently residing in Denmark. She holds the position of Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Vestas Wind Systems A/S. Kerstin's educational background includes earning a Master's degree in Psychology from Karl-Franzens-University Graz, Austria, from 1994 to 2000. She further enhanced her expertise by completing a Global Executive MBA with a double degree from the University of Minnesota, US, and WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) from 2016 to 2017. She also obtained certifications for Supervisory Board assignments in Austria and Germany. In her role at Vestas Wind Systems A/S, Kerstin became a member of the Executive Management on January 1, 2020. As Executive Vice President & CHRO, she is responsible for driving the company's human resources strategy and fostering a strong organizational culture. Before joining Vestas, Kerstin held several key positions at various prominent organizations. From 2016 to 2020, she served as Chief Human Resources Officer at Puma Energy in Switzerland. Prior to that, she held the position of Global HR Director at Compagnie Financiere Richemont SA from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she worked at Cargill Inc., serving as Senior Vice President HR for CASC Global from 2012 to 2014 and as Vice President for CASC EMEA in 2011-2012. Kerstin also contributed her HR expertise at OMV AG, where she was Head of HR for Downstream from 2008 to 2010 and Head of HR for Petrom Downstream in Romania from 2006 to 2008. She began her career as Head of HR at Niedermeyer GmbH in Austria from 2002 to 2005. With her diverse international experience and strong background in human resources, Kerstin plays a critical role in Vestas' Executive Management team, ensuring the company's talent management and HR strategies align with its mission and objectives in the dynamic wind energy industry. |- |'''Tommy Rahbek Nielsen''' |A Danish executive, born in 1970 and currently residing in Denmark. He holds the position of Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer at Vestas Wind Systems A/S since 2020. Tommy's educational background includes obtaining a Diploma in Finance and Business Administration from Aarhus University in 1999-2003. He further honed his leadership skills through an Executive Development and Leadership program at IMD in 2008-2009. With a strong foundation in finance and business administration, Tommy has held various key positions within Vestas Wind Systems A/S throughout his career. From 1994 to 1996, he worked as Finance Manager at HS Kedler - Tarm A/S. He continued to grow within Vestas, serving as Finance Manager from 1997 to 2003. In 2004-2006, he assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer at Vestas Central Europe (DE). Over the years, Tommy has played critical roles in Vestas' global operations and supply chain management. He served as Vice President of Global Capacity Planning from 2006 to 2007. From 2008 to 2009, he took on the responsibility of Vice President and Managing Director of Vestas Wind Systems China Ltd. Tommy's journey within Vestas continued, and he held the position of Senior Vice President of Group Forecasting & Planning from 2009 to 2011. From 2012 to 2015, he served as Group Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Planning. His expertise in assembly, generators, and towers led to his appointment as Senior Vice President of Assembly, Generators & Towers from 2016 to 2019. In 2020, Tommy Rahbek Nielsen assumed his current role as Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, further solidifying his position as a key leader within Vestas Wind Systems A/S. With his extensive experience in operations, finance, and planning, Tommy plays a vital role in driving the company's operational efficiency and growth in the renewable energy sector. |- |'''Javier Rodríguez Diez''' |A Spanish executive, born on 29 June 1974 and currently residing in Denmark. He holds the position of Executive Vice President & CSO at Vestas Wind Systems A/S since July 2021. Javier's educational background includes a degree in Industrial Engineering with Electromechanical Specialty from University E.T.S. Carlos III Madrid, which he completed in 1999. He further enhanced his leadership skills and knowledge through various executive development programs, including an Executive MBA from IE Business School in Madrid, Spain, in 2007. Throughout his career, Javier has played key roles in Vestas Wind Systems A/S, showcasing his expertise in sales and strategic leadership. He has been an integral part of Vestas' Mediterranean division, having served as the President of Vestas Mediterranean A/S from 2020 to 2021. His contributions were significant as the Senior Vice President of Global Sales at Vestas Wind Systems A/S from 2019 to 2020. Javier's journey with Vestas dates back to his early positions in Spain. From 1999 to 2001, he worked as a Development Manager at Sistemas e Instalaciones de Energías Renovables. He continued to grow within Vestas, taking on roles such as Sales Director at Neg Micon Spain from 2001 to 2004 and Sales & Marketing Director at Vestas Spain from 2004 to 2006. His leadership capabilities led him to become the General Manager of Vestas Spain from 2006 to 2008. He then served as the Senior Vice President of Sales and Key Accounts at Vestas Mediterranean A/S from 2008 to 2019, where he played a crucial role in driving sales growth and developing key customer relationships. Javier Rodríguez Diez's extensive experience in sales and his strategic contributions have earned him a place in the Executive Management team at Vestas Wind Systems A/S. As Executive Vice President & CSO, he continues to be instrumental in driving the company's sales and strategic initiatives in the global wind energy market. |- |'''Anders Nielsen''' |A Swedish national born on 18 December 1962 and currently residing in Sweden, is the Executive Vice President & CTO of Vestas Power Solutions. He assumed this role at Vestas Wind Systems A/S in May 2020 and has been a valued member of the Executive Management team since then. Anders holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Linköping, which he earned in 1987. With an impressive career spanning several renowned companies, Anders has accumulated vast experience in leadership and engineering roles. Prior to joining Vestas, he served as the CTO of Traton Group from April 2016 to April 2019. From September 2012 to April 2015, Anders held the position of CEO at MAN Truck & Bus AG, where he played a crucial role in leading the organization. Before his time at Traton Group and MAN Truck & Bus AG, Anders spent an impressive 24 years with Scania Group. During his tenure, he held various leadership positions in Sweden and Latin America, showcasing his expertise and commitment to driving growth and innovation. Some of his notable roles within Scania include CTO of Scania LatAm, SVP of Chassis & Cab Production, and EVP of Production & Logistics. Anders Nielsen's extensive experience in engineering and leadership makes him an invaluable asset to Vestas Power Solutions. As the Executive Vice President & CTO, he continues to drive innovation and technological advancements within the company's power solutions division, contributing to Vestas' position as a leading player in the wind energy industry. |- |'''Mr. Thomas Alsbjerg''' |A Danish national born in 1973, currently holds the position of Executive Vice President for Vestas Digital Solutions and Vestas Development, a role he assumed in 2022. Thomas has an impressive educational background, earning a Master of Science in Engineering from the Technical University of Denmark in 1998. Subsequently, he pursued a Bachelor of Science in finance at Copenhagen Business School, completing his studies in 2002. With a diverse career, Thomas has held several notable positions in various industries. From 2010 to 2019, he served in various leadership roles across operations, commercial, and support functions at Coloplast, a Danish medical device company. Prior to that, he gained extensive experience as a management consultant, working at renowned firms like A.T. Kearney and Accenture, where he contributed his expertise in both Denmark and the United States. Thomas joined Vestas in 2019, where he held several significant positions, including Group Senior Vice President and Head of Corporate Strategy, M&A, and Global Intelligence. In 2021, he assumed the role of Group Senior Vice President and Head of Vestas Development, showcasing his diverse skill set and expertise. Apart from his responsibilities at Vestas, Thomas also serves as a member of the board of Clinical Microbiomics A/S and Green Mobility A/S, contributing his knowledge and insights to these organizations. As the Executive Vice President for Vestas Digital Solutions and Vestas Development, Thomas Alsbjerg plays a key role in driving the company's digital transformation and development strategies. With his strong educational background and vast experience in various leadership roles, Thomas continues to make valuable contributions to Vestas, a leading player in the wind energy industry. |}
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