Chairman
Born: 5 August 1954
Gender: Male
Nationality: Danish
Elected to Board of Directors: 2015
Expiry of current term of office: 2024
Independent: Yes
Committee memberships: Member of Nomination Committee and Digitization Committee
2014-2019: Managing Director, IBM Denmark
2004-2014: CEO, IBM Denmark
1983-2003: Various positions in IBM Denmark and IBM Corp.
Master of Science (MSc) in Economics, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
2017- Industripension Holding A/S, board member
2017- Industriens Pensionsforsikring A/S, board member
2016- M.J. Grønbech Ejendomme A/S, board member
2016- M.J. Grønbech & Sønner Holding A/S, board member
2015-2019: IBM Denmark, chairman
2012-2017: DI – Confederation of Danish Industry, chairman
2012-2016: Danish Design Center, chairman
2010-2016: Vækstfonden, board member
2005-2012: Danish Council for Technology & Innovation – Ministry of Science, chairman
2005-2011: DI – Confederation of Danish Industry, executive committee member
Vice-Chairman
Born: 7 June 1973
Gender: Male
Nationality: Danish
Elected to Board of Directors: 2014
Expiry of current term of office: 2024
Independent: Yes
Committee memberships: Member of Audit Committee.
2019- CEO, Erhvervshus Sydjylland
2018-2019: CEO, Universal Transport A/S and Universal Flytteforretning A/S
2010-2016: CEO, ITD business association
2010-2016: CEO, FDE Holding A/S
2008-2009: Director of Global Controlling (Valves), Sauer Danfoss Inc.
2005-2008: VP Finance and Supply Chain, Brdr. Hartmann A/S
2002-2005: Head of Controlling, ECCO Sko A/S
2001-2002: Finance & Accounting Manager, ECCO Tannery Thailand Ltd.
1998-2001: Business Controller Global Supply Chain, LEGO System A/S and LEGO Media UK Ltd.
1994-1998: Assistant Accountant, Revisionsfirmaet Kaj Olsen I/S
Sustainable Finance & ESG in financial companies, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark
Board Work in Financial Companies, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark
Executive Board Programme, INSEAD, Paris, France
High Performance Leadership, IMD, Hong Kong
Managing Corporate Resources, IMD, Lausanne, Switzerland
MBA, Leicester University, United Kingdom
Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance, University of Southern Denmark
2021- Camping Outdoor Danmark, chairman
2020- Gråsten Landbrugsskole, board member
2018-2019: B.S. Holding A/S, board member
2016-2019: E3 Gruppen A/S, chairman
2010-2016: FDE A/S, Vialtis A/S and Vialtis SARL, chairman
2010-2016: IRU, member of Finance Committee
Board member
Born: 4 August 1966
Gender: Female
Nationality: Danish
Elected to Board of Directors: 2016
Expiry of current term of office: 2024
Independent: Yes
Committee memberships: Chairman of Nomination Committee and member of Risk Committee.
2023- : CEO, Reform Group
2018-2022: CEO, Kolpin Hotels A/S
2015-2018: CEO, Paustian A/S
2012-2014: Partner, Stanton Chase International
2009-2011: CCO, Københavns Lufthavne A/S
2004-2006: VP Marketing & Innovation, Royal Unibrew A/S
1998-2001: International Portfolio Manager, Carlsberg International A/S
1993-1998: International Marketing Manager, Carli Gry International A/S (ICCompanys)
Sustainable Finance and ESG, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark
Board Leadership Masterclass, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark
Board Academy (Bestyrelsesakademiet), University of Copenhagen and Plesner, Denmark
Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (Organisation and Strategic Management), Copenhagen Business School, Denmark
Master of Science, International Business and Strategic Management, Aarhus University, School of Business and Social Sciences, Denmark
2023- : Duni Group AB, board member
2022-2023: Moebe furniture, member of advisory board
2018-2020: Greengate Europe A/S, board member
2016-2022: Krebs Skole, Vice-Chairman
2016-2019: Kolpin Hotels, board member
2014-2017: DK Company, board member
2014-2016: Ramsing & Co, board member
2013-2016: Gehl Architects, advisory board member
2009-2013: Paustian A/S, board member
2012-2014: Stella Nova A/S, board member
2009-2011: Lufthavnsparkeringen A/S, board member
2008-2010: Vangsgaard A/S, board member
2008-2009: Sourcing House ApS, board member
2007-2009: Annhagen a/s, board member
2004-2006: Bryggeri Foreningen, board member
Board member
Born: 24 April 1964
Gender: Female
Nationality: Danish
Elected to Board of Directors: 2018
Expiry of current term of office: 2024
Independent: Yes
Committee memberships: Chairman of Digitization Committee and member of Nomination Committee.
1986- Deputy Chief Executive, Helsam
Board Work in Financial Companies, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark
Clerical training, Sundeved Kommune, Denmark
2018- Sydbank Fonden, board member
2016- Swienty A/S, board member
Board member
Born: 5 August 1967
Gender: Female
Nationality: Danish
Elected to Board of Directors: 2019
Expiry of current term of office: 2024
Independent: Yes
Committee memberships: Chairman of Remuneration Committee and member of Audit Committee.
2020- CEO, QC ApS
2019- CEO, KP Invest Herning A/S
2019- Executive Manager, Gitte Poulsen Holding 2019 ApS
2005- Executive Manager, Gitte Poulsen Holding ApS
2004-2019: Finance manager, KPC Koncernen
1989-2004: Financial officer, KPC Koncernen
Board Work in Financial Companies, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark
Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, AU Herning, Denmark
Freight forwarding
2021- Herning Kommune, business advisory board member
2021- Herning Folkeblads Fond, board member
2019- Business Development Centre Herning and Ikast-Brande, representative
2019- Selskabet af 30.04.2019 A/S, chairman
2019- KP Finans III A/S, chairman
2011- A/S af 20.02.2014, chairman
2008- KP Finans II A/S, chairman
2008- KP Finans I A/S, chairman
2008- Ejendomsselskabet af 29.06.2006 A/S, chairman
Board member
Born: 27 June 1973
Gender: Male
Nationality: Danish
Elected to Board of Directors: 2019
Expiry of current term of office: 2024
Independent: Yes
Committee memberships: Member of Risk Committee and Remuneration Committee.
2013- Partner, Andersen Partners
2008-2013: Partner, Lett Advokatfirma
2005-2008: Attorney, Lett Advokatfirma
2002-2005: Attorney, Lett & Co. Advokatfirma
2001-2002: Attorney, Kromann Reumert
1998-2001: Assistant Attorney, Kromann Reumert
Board Work in Financial Companies, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark
Master of law, Aarhus University, Denmark
2019- Michael Nissen Holding ApS, chairman
2017- Moravia Invest A/S, chairman
2015- P. Christensen A/S, chairman
2015- P. Christensen Mobility A/S, chairman
2015- P. Christensen Ejendomme A/S, chairman
2015- P. Christensen, Odense, Holding A/S, chairman
2013- KAI D Fonden, chairman
2012- Andersen Partners Advokatpartnerselskab, board member
Board member
Born: 15 August 1958
Gender: Male
Nationality: Danish
Elected to Board of Directors: 2020
Expiry of current term of office: 2024
Independent: Yes
Committee memberships: Chairman of Risk Committee.
2012-2018: Head of Corporate Credit and Risk (Nordics), EVP, Danske Bank Group, Copenhagen, Denmark
2010-2012: Head of Credit (Denmark), EVP, Danske Bank Group, Copenhagen, Denmark
2007-2010: Group Credit, EVP, Danske Bank Group, Copenhagen, Denmark
1998-2007: General Manager, Danske Bank, London
1996-1998: Deputy General Manager, Danske Bank, New York
1993-1996: CEO, Danske Bank International, Luxembourg
1989-1993: Head of Credit, SVP, Danske Bank, Copenhagen, Denmark
1986-1989: Head of Credit, Danske Bank, Hamburg, Germany
Executive Management Programme, INSEAD, Paris, France
Wharton Business School, Philadelphia, USA
Graduate Diploma in Foreign Trade, Copenhagen, Denmark
2020- Accunia Fondsmæglerselskab A/S, board member
2022- ACM Forvaltning A/S, board member
2021- Sirena A/S, board member
2021- Sirena Group AS, board member
2014-2021: Landbrugets Finansieringsinstitut A/S, board member
2013-2019: LR Realkredit A/S, vice-chairman
2010-2018: Danske Leasing A/S (Nordania), board member
2008-2011: Danske Private Equity A/S, board member
Board member
Born: 15 November 1956
Gender: Male
Nationality: Danish
Elected to Board of Directors: 2020
Expiry of current term of office: 2024
Independent: Yes
Committee memberships: Chairman of Audit Committee and member of Digitization Committee.
2006-2019: Nykredit A/S, Group Executive
2016-2019: - Chief Risk Officer, Credit, Treasury, Capital, and Regulatory affairs
2013-2016: - Chief Financial Officer, Chief Risk Officer, Credit, Treasury, Capital, Regulatory affairs, and Totalkredit
2009-2013: - Chief Financial Officer, Chief Risk Officer, Capital, and Totalkredit
2006-2009: - Chief Financial Officer, Chief Risk Officer, and Capital
2003-2006: Nykredit A/S, Executive Vice President, Group Finance
1990-2003: Nykredit A/S, Senior/Executive Vice President, Group Finance
1986-1990: Nykredit A/S, Head of Group Treasury
1983-1986: Danske Bank, Group Treasury
1979-1983: Privatbanken A/S, Group Finance
Advanced Management Programme, Harvard Business School
Master of Science (MSc) in Economics, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
2017-2020: VP Securities A/S, board member and chairman of Audit Committee
2004-2019: Nykredit Bank, deputy chairman
2004-2016: Totalkredit, board member, chairman after 2009
2017-2021: European Banking Authority, member of stakeholder group
2009-2019: Realkreditrådet, board member
Board member
Born: 1 February 1980
Gender: Female
Nationality: Danish
Elected to Board of Directors: 2023
Expiry of current term of office: 2024
Independent: Yes
Committee memberships: -
2022- Town councillor, deputy mayor
2016-2019 Minister for Health and Prevention
2015-2016 Minister for Children, Education and Gender Equality
2011-2014 Spokeswoman on political affairs, The Liberal Party
2005-2022 Member of the Danish Parliament (Folketinget)
1999-2004 Political employee, Christiansborg
INSEAD – Executive Board Programme, 2021
LINKS – next in line – executive programme, i.a. Wharton, University of Pennsylvania, 2013
Social studies, minor subject, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
MA (history of art), University of Copenhagen, Denmark
2022- Dansk Affald, board member
2022- Sønderborg Forsyning Holding and subsidiaries, chairperson
2022- Sønderborg Lufthavn Holding, board member
2022- Fonden Projekt Zero, board member
2021- Genau&More, chairperson
2011-2014 Danmarks Nationalbank, member of the Board of Directors
2007-2013 Danish European Movement, vice-chairwoman (acting chairwoman 2012-2013)
2006-2009 Member of the Danish Arts Council, Danish Arts Foundation
2002-2004 President of LYMEC, European Liberal Youth
1999-2002 Vice-president of LYMEC, European Liberal Youth
1996-2022 Various directorships and offices in the Liberal Party organisation, including member of the Executive Committee and Chairperson of the European Affairs Committee.
Board member
Born: 3 September 1984
Gender: Male
Nationality: Danish
Elected to Board of Directors: 2018
Expiry of current term of office: 2026
Independent: No
Committee memberships: Member of Audit Committee.
2009- Account Manager, Corporate Clients, Sydbank
2003-2009: Account Manager, Retail Clients, Sydbank
Board Work in Financial Companies, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark
Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (Accounting and Financial Management), University of Southern Denmark
Trained estate agent, International Business College, Kolding, Denmark
Academy Profession (AP) Degree in Financial Advice – banking, International Business College, Kolding, Denmark
Sundeved Venstrevælgerforening, board member
Kommuneforeningen for Venstre i Sønderborg, board member
Board member
Born: 2 January 1971
Gender: Female
Nationality: Danish
Elected to Board of Directors: 2022
Expiry of current term of office: 2026
Independent: No
Committee memberships: Member of Risk Committee.
2017- Assistant Vice President, Private Banking, Sydbank
2017-2017: Business developer, Private Banking, Sydbank
2016-2017: Credit Consultant, Credits – Retail clients, Sydbank
2015-2016: Senior Tax Manager, EY
2008-2015: Head of Tax department, Sydbank
2005-2008: Tax Consultant, Sydbank
2004-2005: Vice-Head of Department, Corporate Taxation, Danish Customs and Tax Administration (Skatteforvaltningen), Sønderborg Kommune, Denmark
1999-2004: Tax Audit Officer, Corporate Taxation, Danish Customs and Tax Administration (Skatteforvaltningen), Sønderborg Kommune, Denmark
1994-1999: Trainee Tax Officer, Hillerød Customs and Tax Region, Denmark
Board Work in Financial Companies, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark
Certified Financial Adviser – Wealth Adviser, Finanssektorens Uddannelsescenter, Skanderborg, Denmark
Academy Profession (AP) Degree in Finance, Business Academy Aarhus, Denmark
Government taxation study programme
Trainee Programme – A.P. Møller-Mærsk
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Board member
Born: 29 April 1967
Gender: Male
Nationality: Danish
Elected to Board of Directors: 2014
Expiry of current term of office: 2026
Independent: No
Committee memberships: Member of Digitization Committee.
2013- Chairman, Finansforbundet Sydbank Section
2011-2013 Vice-chairman, Finansforbundet Sydbank Section
2008-2011 Full-time board member, Finansforbundet Sydbank Section
2004-2008 Part-time board member, Finansforbundet Sydbank Section
2004-2008 Part-time Administrative Officer, Sydbank
1998-2004 Account Manager, Corporate Clients, Sydbank
1994-1998 Administrative Officer, Sydbank
1989-1994 Account Manager, Retail and Corporate Clients, Sydbank
1988-1989 Administrative Officer, Sydbank
1986-1988 Bank trainee, Sydbank
Board Work in Financial Companies, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark
MPO (Master of the Psychology of Organisations), Roskilde University, Denmark
Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (Organisation), Aarhus University, Denmark
Banking
Finansforbundet (Financial Services Union Denmark), member of the Executive Committee
Board member
Born: 16 October 1965
Gender: Male
Nationality: Danish
Elected to Board of Directors: 2018
Expiry of current term of office: 2026
Independent: No
Committee memberships: Member of Remuneration Committee.
2020- Credit Consultant, Corporate Clients, Sydbank
2018-2020: Senior Vice President, Corporate Clients, Sydbank Agriculture
2014-2018: Senior Vice President, Credits, Aabenraa Region, Sydbank
2012-2014: Senior Vice President, Padborg, Sydbank
2008-2012: Vice President, Credits, Sydbank
2006-2008: Assistant Vice President, Corporate Clients, Sydbank
1999-2006: Account Manager, Corporate Clients, Sydbank
1994-1999: Cash Management Consultant, Sydbank
1992-1994: Account Manager, Copenhagen, Sydbank
1989-1992: Investment Manager, Copenhagen, Sydbank
1987-1989: Bank Assistant, Copenhagen, Sydbank
1985-1987: Bank Trainee, Gråsten, Sydbank
Board Work in Financial Companies, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark
Master in Leadership, Finanssektorens Uddannelsescenter, Skanderborg, Denmark
Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (Finance), Copenhagen Business School, Denmark
Banking
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Sydbank’s Board of Directors has set up an audit committee which reviews accounting and auditing issues that are subsequently considered by the Board of Directors.
The responsibilities and powers of the committee are set out in the terms of reference below.
Terms of reference – Audit Committee
Committee members: Søren Holm, Jacob Chr. Nielsen, Gitte Poulsen andCarsten Andersen.
Sydbank’s Board of Directors has set up a remuneration committee. The committee reports to the Board of Directors.
Committee members: Gitte Poulsen, Jon Stefansson and Jørn Krogh Sørensen.
The responsibilities and powers of the committee are set out in the terms of reference below.
Terms of reference – Remuneration Committee
The Remuneration Committee formulates the Bank’s remuneration policy for the Board of Directors, the Group Executive Management and other employees whose activities have a significant impact on the Bank’s risk profile. The group of job functions consisting of material risk takers and control functions is determined by the Remuneration Committee and is reviewed/adjusted at least once a year. The current remuneration policy is reviewed, revised and submitted to the Board of Directors at least once a year. After approval by the Bank’s Board of Directors the remuneration policy is submitted to the general meeting for consideration.
Once a year (in early January) the Remuneration Committee ensures that compliance with the remuneration policy is checked and the result of the check is reported to the Board of Directors.
Sydbank’s Board of Directors has set up a nomination committee to work to ensure that the Board of Directors has sufficient qualifications and competences to manage the Bank in a satisfactory manner.
The responsibilities and powers of the committee are set out in the terms of reference below.
Terms of reference – Nomination Committee
The committee reports to the Board of Directors.
Committee members: Janne Moltke-Leth, Susanne Schou and Lars Mikkelgaard-Jensen.
The Nomination Committee must assess the composition and qualifications of the Board of Directors and the Group Executive Management once a year. The committee lends support to the Board of Directors with regard to the recruitment of new board members and in this connection it is charged with formulating a diversity policy describing the qualifications and competences which the Board of Directors must possess. In addition the committee sets target figures for the underrepresented gender on the Board of Directors.
Sydbank’s Board of Directors has set up a risk committee to assist the Board of Directors in matters related to risk management.
The responsibilities and powers of the committee are set out in the terms of reference below.
Terms of reference – Risk Committee
The committee reports to the Board of Directors.
The Risk Committee must provide the Board of Directors with an overview of the Bank’s current risk scenario and perform the preparatory work as regards determining the Bank’s overall risk profile and strategy, including the risks associated with the Bank’s business model. The Risk Committee ensures that the policies and guidelines of the Board of Directors as regards risk are implemented and function effectively in the Bank.
Committee members: Henrik Hoffmann, Janne Moltke-Leth, Jon Stefansson and Pia Wrang.
Sydbank’s Board of Directors has set up a digitization committee to support the Board of Directors in its work with and oversight of the ongoing digitization of the Bank.
Terms of reference – Digitization Committee
Committee members: Susanne Schou, Jarl Oxlund, Søren Holm and Lars Mikkelgaard-Jensen.
CEO
Born: 23 September 1958
Gender: Female
Group Executive Management member since: 2008
CEO since: 2010
Directorships:
National Banks in Denmark, vice-chairman
Syd Administration A/S, chairman
Foreningen Bankdata, chairman
Ejendomsselskabet af 1. juni 1986 A/S, chairman
PRAS A/S, vice-chairman
Sydbank Fonden, board member
BOKIS A/S, board member
Finance Denmark, board member
BI Holding A/S, board member
Musikhuset Esbjerg, Fond, board member
FR I af 16. september 2015 A/S, board member
Museum Sønderjylland, board member
Kunsten ApS, board member
Letpension Forsikringsformidling A/S, board member
Deputy Group Chief Executive
Born: 5 November 1963
Gender: Male
Group Executive Management member since: 2013
Directorships:
DLR Kredit A/S, vice-chairman
Syd Administration A/S, vice-chairman
Ejendomsselskabet af 1. juni 1986 A/S, board member
Syd ABB A/S, executive manager and board member.
Deputy Group Chief Executive
Born: 31 July 1966
Gender: Male
Group Executive Management member since: 2019
Directorships:
Syd Administration A/S, executive manager and board member
Ejendomsselskabet af 1. juni 1986 A/S, executive manager and board member
Karen Frøsig
Bjarne Larsen
Jørn Adam Møller
Poul-Erik Winther
Flemming Ramberg Mortensen
Lone Frederiksen
Karin Sønderbæk
Bjørn S. Clausen
Steen S. Hansen
Claus Peter Michelsen
Erik Meldgaard
Kristian Mikkelsen
Else Guldager
Mads Kjølsen Olsen
Søren Hansen Reumert
Stig Westergaard
Pia B. Andersen
Morten Barsballe Nielsen
Jakob Aarup Petersen
Steen Sandager
Torben Bruun Jørgensen
Jesper S. Y. Skjærbæk
Kim Nissen
Claus Braad Hansen
Søren Gadeberg
Søren Olling
Claus Brændstrup
Jesper Lund Wimmer
Laurids Kudsk
Bente Skylvad
Frank Bondorph
Tina K. Lyngsø
Claus Brandt
Torben R. Rasmussen
Claus Starbæk
Kim Møller Nielsen
Brian Skov Nielsen