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The Executive Leadership Team (ELT) of Danske Bank has solid international management experience. Its members draw on the knowledge and expertise gained from the financial sector in Northern Europe, such as the markets on which Danske Bank operates.
Danske Bank’s Remuneration Policy reflects the objectives of corporate governance and sustained, long-term value creation for Danske Bank shareholders. The remuneration report sets out the principles for remuneration at Danske Bank. The total remuneration of members of the Executive Leadership Team is linked to Danske Bank’s performance, whereas members of the Board of Directors receive a fixed fee.
The Board of Directors lays down the fundamental principles for Danske Bank. It is primarily responsible for assessing strategic risks and possibilities and for appointing the members of the Executive Leadership Team. The Board of Directors consists of nine members elected at the general meeting and four members elected by the employees.
Elected by the AGM in 2020. Chairman of the Remuneration Committee, member of the Nomination Committee, and Risk Committee.
Elected by the employees in 2018 and 2022. Member of the Remuneration Committee.
The Audit Committee works as a preparatory committee for the Board of Directors with respect to accounting and auditing matters, including risk matters relating thereto, and other matters, which the Board of Directors may want to have examined by the Audit Committee.
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The Conduct & Compliance Committee operates as a preparatory committee for the Board of Directors with respect to regulatory compliance, financial crime, conduct risk, conduct and compliance culture and other matters, which the Board of Directors may want to have examined by the Conduct & Compliance Committee.
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The Nomination Committee works as a preparatory committee for the Board of Directors with respect to nomination of candidates to the Board of Directors and the Executive Leadership Team, evaluation of the composition and structure of the Board of Directors and the Executive Leadership Team, succession planning, diversity and other matters, which the Board of Directors may want to have examined by the Nomination Committee.
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The Remuneration Committee works as a preparatory committee for the Board of Directors with respect to matters concerning remuneration, with a special focus on the remuneration policy of Danske Bank, the Remuneration report, the structure and governance of incentive programmes and the remuneration of members of the Board of Directors, the Executive Leadership Team, material risk takers, key employees and executives in charge of control functions.
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The Risk Committee operates as a preparatory committee for the Board of Directors with respect to Danske Bank’s risk management and related matters. The committee advises the Board of Directors on Danske Bank’s risk profile, risk culture, risk appetite, risk strategy and risk management framework.
Members:
Members | Meetings attended |
| Martin Blessing (chairman) | 19/19 |
| Jan Thorsgaard Nielsen (vice chairman) | 19/19 |
| Carol Sergeant | 19/19 |
| Bente Bang | 18/19 |
| Lars-Erik Brenøe | 19/19 |
| Kirsten Ebbe Brich | 19/19 |
| Raija-Leena Hankonen | 18/19 |
| Bente Avnung Landsens | 2/3**** |
| Aleksandras Cicasovas | 19/19 |
| Jacob Dahl | 19/19* |
| Louise Aggerstrøm Hansen | 13/19*** |
| Allan Polack | 18/19** |
| Helle Valentin | 19/19 |
