Lykke Friis
President at Danish Cancer Society
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Lykke Friis is currently the Chairman of the Danish Foreign Policy Society, Co-Chairman-Trustees Board of The European Council on Foreign Relations (United Kingdom), Director of Rockwool Fonden, Director of the International Crisis Group, Director of the European Council on Foreign Relations, Director of the European Institute of Innovation & Technology, Director of Svend Beck, Peter Holm og Vagn Jacobsens Almene Fond, Director of Dansk-Tysk Handelskammer, Director of Blue World Technologies ApS, Member of Nykredit Realkredit A, Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of Copenhagen, and President of the Danish Cancer Society.
Previously, Dr. Friis served as Deputy Chairman of Tivoli A in 2009, Independent Director of Vestas Wind Systems A from 2014 to 2018, Director of European Affairs at the Confederation of Danish Industry from 2003 to 2006, Director at Velux A, Research Director at the Danish Institute of International Affairs from 1996 to 2002, and Member of the Danish Parliament from 2011 to 2013.
Dr. Friis obtained a graduate degree from the London School of Economics & Political Science in 1993, a doctorate degree from the University of Copenhagen in 1997, and another graduate degree from the University of Copenhagen in 1993.
Lykke Friis active positions
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| University of Copenhagen | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Nykredit Realkredit A/S
 Nykredit Realkredit A/S Regional BanksFinance Nykredit Realkredit A/S engages in the provision of financial services. It offers banking, mortgage lending, insurance, investment, pension expertise, and estate agency business. The company was founded in 1851 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
International Crisis Group
 International Crisis Group Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services International Crisis Group is a non-profit organization that works to prevent wars and shape policies. The non-profit company is based in Brussels, BE and has subsidiaries in the United States. The CEO of the Belgian company is Gareth Evans. | Director/Board Member | - |
European Council on Foreign Relations
 European Council on Foreign Relations Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The European Council on Foreign Relations is a research company based in Madrid, Spain. The Spanish company operates as a research company. The private company was founded by Jean-Luc Dehaene and Diego Hidalgo Schnur. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Dansk-Tysk Handelskammer | Director/Board Member | - |
| Danish Foreign Policy Society | Chairman | - |
| European Institute of Innovation & Technology | Director/Board Member | - |
| Rockwool Fonden | Director/Board Member | - |
Danish Cancer Society
 Danish Cancer Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Danish Cancer Society provides support and resources for those affected by cancer, including patients and their families. The non-profit company is based in Copenhagen, Denmark and has subsidiaries in Denmark. The Danish company offers the latest information on patient involvement in cancer treatment and tools for utilizing patient-reported information. The organization also promotes cancer prevention through screening and works towards reducing the number of cancer cases and improving the quality of life for those who have survived cancer. | President | - |
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Training of Lykke Friis
| London School of Economics & Political Science | Graduate Degree |
| University of Copenhagen | Doctorate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 2 |
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| VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS A/S | Producer Manufacturing |
| TIVOLI A/S | Consumer Services |
| Private companies | 14 |
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| Rockwool Fonden | Miscellaneous |
Nykredit Realkredit A/S
Nykredit Realkredit A/S Regional BanksFinance Nykredit Realkredit A/S engages in the provision of financial services. It offers banking, mortgage lending, insurance, investment, pension expertise, and estate agency business. The company was founded in 1851 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. | Finance |
International Crisis Group
International Crisis Group Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services International Crisis Group is a non-profit organization that works to prevent wars and shape policies. The non-profit company is based in Brussels, BE and has subsidiaries in the United States. The CEO of the Belgian company is Gareth Evans. | Commercial Services |
Confederation of Danish Industry
 Confederation of Danish Industry Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Confederation of Danish Industry operates as a business and employers organization for small and medium-sized enterprises. It serves manufacturing industry as well as sectors such as transportation, energy, information technology, health, trade, and professional services. The firm specializes in negotiation of collective agreements with labor unions; local, national, and international business regulations; and support for members on numerous services and relevant networks. The company is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. | Commercial Services |
European Council on Foreign Relations
European Council on Foreign Relations Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The European Council on Foreign Relations is a research company based in Madrid, Spain. The Spanish company operates as a research company. The private company was founded by Jean-Luc Dehaene and Diego Hidalgo Schnur. | Commercial Services |
Velux A/S
 Velux A/S Forest ProductsNon-Energy Minerals Velux A/S manufactures building materials. Its products include roof windows, modular skylights, sun tunnels, decorative elements, blinds, roller shutters, installation solutions, ventilations, and remote controls. The company was founded by Villum Kann Rasmussen in 1941 and is headquartered in Horsholm, Denmark. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Svend Beck, Peter Holm og Vagn Jacobsens Almene Fond
 Svend Beck, Peter Holm og Vagn Jacobsens Almene Fond Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Svend Beck, Peter Holm og Vagn Jacobsens Almene Fond supports companies that belongs to BHJ Holding A/S. The firm provides support for humanitarian, cultural, and general purposes. The company was founded by Svend Beck, Peter Holm, and Vagn Jacobsen in 1983 and is headquartered in Krusa, Denmark. | Miscellaneous |
Danish Cancer Society
Danish Cancer Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Danish Cancer Society provides support and resources for those affected by cancer, including patients and their families. The non-profit company is based in Copenhagen, Denmark and has subsidiaries in Denmark. The Danish company offers the latest information on patient involvement in cancer treatment and tools for utilizing patient-reported information. The organization also promotes cancer prevention through screening and works towards reducing the number of cancer cases and improving the quality of life for those who have survived cancer. | Commercial Services |
| Dansk-Tysk Handelskammer | |
| Danish Parliament | |
| Danish Foreign Policy Society | |
Danish Institute of International Affairs
 Danish Institute of International Affairs Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Danish Institute of International Affairs conducts research in international war and peace. The private company is based in Copenhagen, Denmark. | Commercial Services |
The European Council on Foreign Relations (United Kingdom)
 The European Council on Foreign Relations (United Kingdom) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) is a UK-based think-tank founded in 2007 by Mark Leonard. The British company conducts independent research on European foreign and security policy, with a focus on analyzing the geopolitics of the relationship between the European Union and other countries. ECFR's Africa Programme specifically examines foreign policy tools and strategies related to the continent. | Commercial Services |
Blue World Technologies ApS
 Blue World Technologies ApS SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Blue World Technologies ApS manufactures methanol fuel cell components. The company was founded by Anders Korsgaard, Mads Bang and Mads Friis Jensen and is headquartered in Aalborg Øst, Denmark. | Electronic Technology |
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