In continuation of Danske Bank’s new Forward ’28 strategy, the CEO of Danske Bank will in future hold the position of chairman of the board of directors at Danica Pension.

To facilitate even closer customer-focused collaboration and a cohesive strategic focus, the position of chairman of the board of directors at Danica Pension will in future be held by the CEO of Danske Bank. This means that Carsten Egeriis takes over the chairmanship as of today, 1 August 2023.

“In line with our strategy, we aim to be the best financial partner for our customers and to provide holistic advisory services covering the full scope of our customers’ financial activities. Danica Pension is a strategically important part of the Danske Bank Group, and I look forward to taking up the role of chairman so that we can continue the strategic development of Danica Pension together and create even more offerings for our customers to benefit from,” says Carsten Egeriis, CEO of Danske Bank.

Carsten Egeriis takes over the chairmanship from Berit Behring, who has chosen to leave the Danske Bank Group.

Søren Lockwood, CEO of Danica Pension: “It is a natural development that the position of chairman of the board of directors of Danica Pension will in future held by the CEO of Danske Bank, and I believe this will strengthen our strategic cohesion. With our new strategy, we will collaborate more closely to service the needs of our customers across the Group, and with this model we ensure that customer needs are always a core element in the dialogue between us.”

As part of Danske Bank’s Forward ’28 strategy, Danske Bank intends to further develop its holistic financial advisory services, for example in areas such as pensions and healthcare, where Danica Pension has extensive experience.

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