Executive Overview
Two billion people worldwide are living with obesity, overweight or diabetes. At Novo Nordisk, we're dedicated to changing that reality. As CEO, I work alongside many passionate colleagues with one shared mission: driving change to defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we need to ensure fewer people develop metabolic and cardiovascular diseases, enable earlier diagnosis for those who do, and provide everyone with the treatment they need to live without limitations. Novo Nordisk has spent over 100 years leading the fight against serious chronic diseases. This heritage has given us the experience and capabilities to innovate globally while keeping patients at the heart of everything we do. +++ I welcome comments and questions. However, due to the nature of our industry and regulations, any comment that references a product or molecule will need to be removed. You can read our social media community guidelines here: https://www.novonordisk.com/data-privacy-and-user-rights/social-media-privacy-disclaimer.html If you have questions for my colleagues locally, you can find contact information for all our offices here: https://www.novonordisk.com/contact-us/find-local-information.html
Career Timeline
- PhRMACurrent2026–Present· 8 mos
- Board MemberCurrent2026–Present
- Novo NordiskCurrentJun 1992–Present· 34 yrs 3 mos
- Chief Executive OfficerCurrentAug 2025–Present
- Executive Vice President (EVP), International Operations at Novo NordiskSep 2016–Aug 2025
- Executive Vice President (EVP), Emerging MarketsMay 2015–Aug 2016
- Senior Vice President (SVP), Emerging MarketsAug 2013–Apr 2015
- Regional Corporate Vice President (CVP), Emerging MarketsAug 2012–Aug 2013
- Regional Vice President (VP), Emerging MarketsOct 2010–Aug 2012
- General ManagerJun 2007–Oct 2010
- Director, Business Operations, Information TechnologyOct 2005–May 2007
- Business Information & Staffs DirectorFeb 2002–Oct 2005
- Director, Regional2000–Feb 2002
- Manager, Information Technology1997–2000
- Manager, Finance1995–1997
- Assistant, Finance1993–1995
- Office Clerk / ReceptionJun 1992–1993
- Mar 2022–Mar 2026· 4 yrs
- Board MemberMar 2022–Mar 2026
Education
Executive Education
Leadership in Pharmaceutical & Biotech
Harvard Business SchoolB.A.
Marketing
Webster Vienna Private University