Steen Riisgaard
Director/Board Member at CORBION N.V.
Profile
Steen Riisgaard is currently the Chairman at Xellia Pharmaceuticals ApS, Vice Chairman at Villum Fonden, Chairman at New Xellia Group A, Director at Novo Nordisk Fonden, Director at CAT Forsknings og Teknologipark A, and Member-Supervisory Board at Corbion NV.
Previously, he served as the President & Chief Executive Officer at Novozymes A from 2000 to 2013.
He was also the Second Deputy Chairman at ROCKWOOL A in 2011, Chairman at Egmont Fonden, Chairman at ALK-Abello A from 2017 to 2020, Chairman at Egmont International Holding A from 2014 to 2017, Chairman at COWI A, Chairman at World Wildlife Fund Denmark, Chairman-Supervisory Board at Egmont Holding A, Chairman at COWI Holding A from 2013 to 2021, Chairman at Egmont (Denmark), Director at Novo Holdings AS (Denmark) from 2013 to 2018, Director at the University of Aarhus, and Director at The European Association for Bioindustries.
Mr. Riisgaard's education includes a graduate degree from the University of Copenhagen in 1976.
Steen Riisgaard active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| CORBION N.V. | Director/Board Member | 2014-04-30 |
Villum Fonden
 Villum Fonden Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Villum Fonden is a Danish foundation that was founded in 1971. The private company is based in Soborg, Denmark and has subsidiaries in Netherlands, Denmark and Germany. The foundation aims to support scientific, environmental and social projects that contribute to sustainable development. Villum Fonden provides funding for research, education, innovation and entrepreneurship, and has a particular focus on promoting renewable energy and sustainable technologies. The foundation also supports cultural initiatives and projects that promote social cohesion and community development. | Director/Board Member | - |
New Xellia Group A/S
 New Xellia Group A/S Financial ConglomeratesFinance New Xellia Group A/S operates as an investment holding Danish company. The private company is based in Copenhagen, Denmark. | Chairman | - |
Xellia Pharmaceuticals ApS
 Xellia Pharmaceuticals ApS Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Xellia Pharmaceuticals ApS manufactures pharmaceutical products. Its products include pharmaceutical ingredients, finished dosage forms and novel anti infective pipeline. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. | Chairman | - |
Novo Nordisk Fonden
 Novo Nordisk Fonden Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Novo Nordisk Fonden provides basis for the commercial and research activities conducted by the companies. It also supports scientific and humanitarian purposes activities. It awards grants for research within biomedicine, biotechnology, general practice and family medicine, nursing, and art history at public research institutions. It bridges gap between the discoveries made by researchers in biomedicine and biotechnology and their commercial application. The company was founded by August Krogh, Marie Krogh, Harald Pedersen, Hans Christian Hagedorn, August Kongsted and Thorvald Pedersen in 1922 and is headquartered in Hellerup, Denmark. | Director/Board Member | 2012-12-31 |
CAT Forsknings og Teknologipark A/S
 CAT Forsknings og Teknologipark A/S Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services CAT Forsknings og Teknologipark A/S is a Danish company that provides research site facilities. The private company is based in Roskilde, Denmark. and has subsidiaries in Denmark. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Steen Riisgaard
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
COWI Holding A/S
 COWI Holding A/S Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services COWI Holding A/S engages in providing engineering and consulting services. The firm through its subsidiaries provides consultancy services within the fields of engineering, environmental science and economics. Its subsidiaries offer consultancy services for infrastructure such as bridges, tunnels, marine structures, airports, and mapping. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Kongens Lyngby, Denmark. | Chairman | 2021-03-31 |
| ALK-ABELLÓ A/S | Chief Executive Officer | 2017-01-09 |
Egmont International Holding A/S
 Egmont International Holding A/S Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Egmont International Holding A/S provides entertainment services. It publishes magazines, comics, and books. The firm also offers films, television programs, textbooks, and on-line games for mobile services and electronic entertainment. The company was founded by Egmont Harald Petersen in 1878 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. | Chairman | 2017-03-29 |
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Training of Steen Riisgaard
| University of Copenhagen | Graduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 4 |
|---|---|
| NOVO NORDISK A/S | Health Technology |
| CORBION N.V. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| ROCKWOOL A/S | Non-Energy Minerals |
| ALK-ABELLÓ A/S | Health Technology |
| Private companies | 17 |
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Novozymes A/S
 Novozymes A/S Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Novozymes A/S engages in the research and development of biotechnology solutions, which produces industrial enzymes and microorganisms. Its business areas include agriculture, bioenergy, biopharma, food and beverage, household care, leather, pulp and paper, textile and wastewater solutions. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. | Process Industries |
Novo Nordisk Fonden
Novo Nordisk Fonden Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Novo Nordisk Fonden provides basis for the commercial and research activities conducted by the companies. It also supports scientific and humanitarian purposes activities. It awards grants for research within biomedicine, biotechnology, general practice and family medicine, nursing, and art history at public research institutions. It bridges gap between the discoveries made by researchers in biomedicine and biotechnology and their commercial application. The company was founded by August Krogh, Marie Krogh, Harald Pedersen, Hans Christian Hagedorn, August Kongsted and Thorvald Pedersen in 1922 and is headquartered in Hellerup, Denmark. | Miscellaneous |
Novo Holdings AS (Denmark)
 Novo Holdings AS (Denmark) MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Novo Holding A/S provides financial investments and manages the Novo Nordisk Foundation?s assets. It offers seed and venture capital to development stage companies and takes ownership positions in companies within life science and biotechnology. The company was founded on September 8, 1999 and is headquartered in Hellerup, Denmark. | Miscellaneous |
Egmont Fonden
 Egmont Fonden Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Egmont Fonden operates as a foundation that supports children and young people. The firm focuses on areas including care and learning. It generates change and value for children and young people, as well as supports children and families afflicted with deprivations caused by poverty and complex social factors. The company was founded by Elisabeth Egmont-Petersen, Dagmar Christensen, Axel Egmont-Petersen, Inger Egmont-Petersen, Karen Egmont-Petersen, and Holger Egmont-Petersen in 1920 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. | Miscellaneous |
Foss Electric Holding
 Foss Electric Holding Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Foss Electric Holding is a Danish company that specializes in general industrial machinery and equipment that is not classified elsewhere. | Producer Manufacturing |
Egmont International Holding A/S
Egmont International Holding A/S Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Egmont International Holding A/S provides entertainment services. It publishes magazines, comics, and books. The firm also offers films, television programs, textbooks, and on-line games for mobile services and electronic entertainment. The company was founded by Egmont Harald Petersen in 1878 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. | Consumer Services |
COWI A/S
 COWI A/S Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services COWI A/S provides engineering and consulting services. It specializes in economics, management and planning; water and environment; railways, metros, roads, and airports; buildings; geographical information; bridge, tunnel; and marine structures. The company was founded by Christen Ostenfeld in 1930 and is headquartered in Kongens Lyngby, Denmark. | Industrial Services |
CAT Forsknings og Teknologipark A/S
CAT Forsknings og Teknologipark A/S Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services CAT Forsknings og Teknologipark A/S is a Danish company that provides research site facilities. The private company is based in Roskilde, Denmark. and has subsidiaries in Denmark. | Commercial Services |
| The European Association for Bioindustries | |
| World Wildlife Fund Denmark | |
Xellia Pharmaceuticals ApS
Xellia Pharmaceuticals ApS Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Xellia Pharmaceuticals ApS manufactures pharmaceutical products. Its products include pharmaceutical ingredients, finished dosage forms and novel anti infective pipeline. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. | Health Technology |
| Egmont Holding A/S | |
COWI Holding A/S
COWI Holding A/S Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services COWI Holding A/S engages in providing engineering and consulting services. The firm through its subsidiaries provides consultancy services within the fields of engineering, environmental science and economics. Its subsidiaries offer consultancy services for infrastructure such as bridges, tunnels, marine structures, airports, and mapping. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Kongens Lyngby, Denmark. | Industrial Services |
Villum Fonden
Villum Fonden Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Villum Fonden is a Danish foundation that was founded in 1971. The private company is based in Soborg, Denmark and has subsidiaries in Netherlands, Denmark and Germany. The foundation aims to support scientific, environmental and social projects that contribute to sustainable development. Villum Fonden provides funding for research, education, innovation and entrepreneurship, and has a particular focus on promoting renewable energy and sustainable technologies. The foundation also supports cultural initiatives and projects that promote social cohesion and community development. | Miscellaneous |
New Xellia Group A/S
New Xellia Group A/S Financial ConglomeratesFinance New Xellia Group A/S operates as an investment holding Danish company. The private company is based in Copenhagen, Denmark. | Finance |
| Novo Industri Japan Ltd. | |
Egmont (Denmark)
 Egmont (Denmark) Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Egmont (Denmark) operates a group of media companies. Its media world spans films, televisions, cinemas, magazines, books, streaming services, educational materials, game consoles and a range of digital communities, applications and games. The company was founded Egmont Harald Petersen in 1878 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. | Commercial Services |
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