Circus SE announced that Kasper Rørsted, former CEO of Adidas and Henkel, is joining its Board of Advisors. Rørsted will contribute his extensive experience in leading some of the world?s most iconic brands and managing complex, high-growth businesses at a global scale. Kasper Rørsted is one of Europe's most accomplished executives, with a proven track record in steering DAX-listed companies and global technology businesses through transformation and growth.
As CEO of Adidas (2016?2022), he led the company through a period of significant digital acceleration, operational excellence, and brand elevation, solidifying its place as a global leader in sportswear. Prior to Adidas, Rørsted served as CEO of Henkel (2008?2016), where he drove record performance by globalizing the business and strategically optimizing its portfolio. Earlier in his career, Rørsted held senior leadership roles at Hewlett-Packard, Compaq, and Oracle, bringing decades of experience at the intersection of technology, innovation, and consumer industries.
Rørsted currently serves on the Supervisory Board of Siemens AG, Lenovo Group Ltd. (HK) and the Board of A.P. Møller-Mærsk, bringing his strategic expertise to the world?s most respected technology and logistics companies. He is widely recognized for his leadership in scaling complex organizations and building some of the world?s most renowned brands.
