(IN BRIEF) KIRKBI A/S has appointed Karina Schmitt Lund as the future CEO of its Financial Investments division, set to become an independent business area by 2026. Karina brings over 20 years of experience in the financial sector, having held … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Education, Entertainment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged appointment, asset management, Bank of America, BlackRock, CEO, Denmark, DKK 79 billion, Financial Investments, financial sector, investment portfolio, Karina Schmitt Lund, Kirk Kristiansen family, KIRKBI A/S, KIRKBI Climate, KIRKBI Education, KIRKBI restructuring, leadership, LEGO Group, LEGO Holding, Morgan Stanley, Søren Thorup Sørensen
(IN BRIEF) On June 11, 2025, the LEGO Group will celebrate its inaugural World Play Day, in honor of the UN’s International Day of Play (IDOP). The event will unfold across multiple cities globally, including London, Berlin, Boston, and Shanghai, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Education, Entertainment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Technology
Tagged 'Build the Change', CHILDREN, cities, community events, creativity, global event, immersive experiences, International Day of Play, kids' ideas, LEGO Group, Mark Rober, play, playful cities, Playmakers, Serpentine, sustainable cities, urban spaces, World Play Day, Younes Zarou, Zoe Wees
(IN BRIEF) Aalborg University’s recent study challenges the notion of segregated communities in Denmark, revealing that ethnic integration is progressing faster than commonly perceived. Using registry data, the research shows that more Danes are mixing across ethnic lines, with significant … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Education, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Society, Technology
Tagged Aalborg University, Christian Albrekt Larsen, Danish society, Denmark, ethnic integration, ethnic minorities, immigrant background, immigration, inter-ethnic marriages, mixed origin children, public perception, SCHOOLS, social transformation, societal change, workplace diversity
(IN BRIEF) Ørsted has decided to discontinue the Hornsea 4 offshore wind project due to increased costs, higher interest rates, and elevated risks, making the project’s current execution untenable. The company plans to explore alternative options for the project while … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged breakaway costs, CFD, Contract for Difference, energy transition, Hornsea 4, Offshore wind, partnership, project discontinuation, Rasmus Errboe, risks, supply chain, sustainability, UK, wind energy, Ørsted
(IN BRIEF) DNV and Ørsted have achieved a major milestone in the development of Project Bifrost, a CCS project aimed at CO₂ underground storage in the Danish North Sea. DNV has granted a Statement of Feasibility (SoF) for repurposing Ørsted’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Technology
Tagged carbon capture and storage, climate goals, CO₂ transportation, Denmark, DNV, energy transition, feasibility study, Harald field, Nordsøfonden, Noreco, partnership, pipeline repurposing, Project Bifrost, sustainability, sustainabulity, TotalEnergies, Ørsted
(IN BRIEF) GTT has signed an agreement with Verdane to acquire Danelec, a leading maritime data solutions provider, for €194 million. This acquisition positions GTT as the global leader in vessel performance management and enhances its presence in the Voyage … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Danelec, data collection, Digital Strategy, Earnings per share, global leadership, GTT, leadership, maritime digitalization, maritime industry, Maritime Safety, partnership, performance software, Philippe Berterottière, sustainabulity, Verdane, vessel performance management, Voyage Data Recorders
(IN BRIEF) A study led by Eske Willerslev at the University of Copenhagen has revealed a genetic link between the Picuris Pueblo and Chaco Canyon, cementing their ancestral connection to this UNESCO World Heritage site. Using ancient DNA from bones … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Business, Denmark, Education, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged ancient DNA, ancient research, archaeology, Chaco Canyon, Craig Quanchello, Cultural Heritage, David Meltzer, Eske Willerslev, genetic analysis, history preservation, indigenous history, migration patterns, partnership, Picuris Pueblo, Pueblo Bonito, Pueblo people, Southern Methodist University, UNESCO World Heritage, University of Copenhagen
(IN BRIEF) Stockholm Vatten, alongside Ramboll and Holinger, is undertaking a pivotal pre-study project at the Henriksdal Wastewater Treatment Plant in response to the new EU Urban Wastewater Directive. The goal is to assess advanced treatment technologies for micropollutant removal … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged advanced treatment technologies, CAPEX, carbon footprint, environmental impact, EU Urban Wastewater Directive, Henriksdal Wastewater Treatment Plant, Holinger, Johanna Grim, micropollutant removal, multi-criteria analysis, OPEX, partnership, Ramboll, Stockholm Vatten, sustainability, Sweden, treatment solutions, wastewater treatment, water quality, water treatment
(IN BRIEF) Ørsted has completed a farm-down of a 24.5% stake in the West of Duddon Sands Offshore Wind Farm to Schroders Greencoat, valued at GBP 456.1 million. The transaction supports Ørsted’s capital structure, risk diversification, and capital recycling strategy. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged capital recycling, farm-down, Hornsea projects, investment, offshore wind farm, partnership, renewable energy, Renewable Infrastructure, risk diversification, Schroders Greencoat, Schroders Greencoat partnership., sustainability, Trond Westlie, UK Offshore Wind, West of Duddon Sands, wind energy, Ørsted
(IN BRIEF) ISS’s 2025 survey shows that while hybrid work has become standard for many, 71% of employees still see the physical office as essential for social interaction, knowledge sharing, and team collaboration. The survey highlights the importance of balancing … Read the full press release
Posted in Denmark, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged employee engagement, employee retention, global survey, hybrid work, ISS, office amenities, office transformation, physical office, work-life balance, workplace design, workplace experience, workplace motivation
(IN BRIEF) RWE has installed the first monopile at the Thor offshore wind farm, marking the beginning of the largest renewable energy project in Denmark. The wind farm, set to be fully operational in 2027, will generate enough electricity to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged CO2-reduced steel towers, Denmark, Denmark energy, energy sustainability, energy transition, green electricity, monopile, Offshore wind, partnership, recyclable rotor blades, renewable energy, RWE, sustainability, sustainable energy, Thor offshore wind farm, wind power
(IN BRIEF) Omada A/S, a global leader in Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) software, has announced its acquisition by GRO Fund III, alongside Kirk Kapital. This move marks the full exit of Omada’s previous investors, CVC Growth Funds and GRO … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Denmark, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged acquisition, AI-driven features, Bruun & Hjelje, cloud-native platform, CVC Growth Funds, Evercore, financial services, GRO Fund II, GRO Fund III, Healthcare, identity governance, Kirk Kapital, Manufacturing, Michael Garrett, North American expansion, Omada A/S, partnership, regulatory approval, SaaS, Sebastian Kuenne
(IN BRIEF) Maersk has opened its first warehouse in France, located in the Hauts-de-France region. The 75,000 m² facility is part of Maersk’s extensive European logistics network and serves as a key hub for strengthening supply chain solutions in the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Anne-Lise Dufour-Tonini, Aymeric Chandavoine, BREEAM certification, Denain, economic growth, France, GLP Park Denain, Hauts-de-France, job creation, logistics, Maersk, partnership, Philippe Graziani, Regional Connectivity, supply chain, sustainable logistics, warehouse
(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have created “super stem cells” by altering the cells’ diet, enhancing their ability to differentiate into various cell types such as liver, skin, and nerve cells. This development has significant implications for … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Education, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged cellular differentiation, Diabetes, embryonic development, Fertility Treatment, heart failure, IVF, Joshua Brickman, liver cirrhosis, metabolic intervention, Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Stem Cell Medicine, osteoporosis, Parkinson's disease, Regenerative medicine, RENEW, Robert Bone, Stem cells, super stem cells, University of Copenhagen, yolk sac
(IN BRIEF) ASSA ABLOY has signed an agreement to acquire Door System, a Danish manufacturer of high-quality fire-rated doors for the pharmaceutical, food, and retail sectors. Based in Hørning and employing 80 people, Door System is known for its innovative … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Sweden, Technology
Tagged ASSA ABLOY, Danish manufacturing, Denmark, door solutions, Door System, EMEIA Division, EPS accretive, fire-rated doors, food industry, freezer doors, hygienic doors, Hørning, industrial doors, Neil Vann, Nico Delvaux, partnership, pharmaceutical industry, retail sector, safety doors, Strategic Acquisition
(IN BRIEF) KMD A/S, one of Denmark’s largest IT providers and a subsidiary of NEC Corporation, is transitioning its KMD Opus platform to SAP S/4HANA Cloud through RISE with SAP on Microsoft Azure. The move aims to modernize public sector … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Denmark, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged AI in public services, automation, cloud ERP, Danish municipalities, Denmark IT infrastructure, digital transformation, ERP modernization, government finance systems, intelligent enterprise, Jan Gaardboe Jensen, KMD, Microsoft Azure, Mikkel Stavnsbo, NEC Corporation, Opus ERP, partnership, public administration software, public sector digitalization, RISE with SAP, SAP, SAP Denmark, SAP S/4HANA Cloud
(IN BRIEF) Effective 1 May 2025, Ørsted is expanding its Group Executive Team with the appointments of Amanda Dasch as Chief Development Officer and Godson Njoku as Chief Generation Officer. Dasch will lead commercial development and strategic functions globally, while … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Amanda Dasch, appointment, commercial development, corporate governance, Denmark, energy generation, energy industry, energy leadership, executive appointments, global strategy, Godson Njoku, Group Executive Team, leadership, Offshore wind, organizational restructuring, project execution, Rasmus Errboe, renewable energy, Shell, sustainable energy, United Kingdom, wind power, Ørsted
(IN BRIEF) NORDEN has sold two more vessels—an Ultramax and a Handysize—through exercised purchase options, marking a continued effort to realise asset value. This brings its total vessel sales in 2025 to ten, including seven from its active fleet and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 2025, 690180 shares, asset strategy, charter agreements, DKK 185, fleet management, fleet optimization, Handysize, long-term leases, maritime, newbuildings, NORDEN, owned vessels, purchase options, share buy-back, Shareholder Value, ship divestment, shipping, time-charter, Ultramax, vessel sales
(IN BRIEF) Bang & Olufsen and Antolini® celebrated their first collaboration at an exclusive event hosted during Milan Design Week at the Antolini flagship showroom. The event featured the launch of the Beosound Balance Natura speaker, which highlights a perfect … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Technology
Tagged acoustic excellence, Angelica Montini, Antolini®, Bang & Olufsen, Beosound Balance Natura, bespoke designs, Bolade Banjo, Carlo Alberto Antolini, craftsmanship, Da Vittorio, DJ Oyadi, Exclusive Collection, Federico Sarica, Francesca Faccani, global tastemakers, Horacio Pagani, Ian Ginoza, INNOVATION, Kristian Teär, Luxury Design, Milan Design Week, partnership, Precioustone Collection, three-Michelin-starred, Vegyn, Veronica Montini
(IN BRIEF) At a recent WindEurope conference in Copenhagen, ENERCON and RWE signed a Memorandum of Understanding that sets out a long-term, multi-year collaboration to jointly develop onshore wind projects across Europe. This MoU establishes ENERCON’s role in supplying, installing, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged climate-neutral, Copenhagen, cost-effective energy solutions, Enercon, energy transition, European supply chain, installation, Katja Wünschel, long-term partnership, market-driven innovation, Memorandum of Understanding, onshore wind projects, partnership, planning certainty, renewable energy, renewable power, RWE, RWE Renewables Europe & Australia, self-performance strategy, servicing, supply, sustainability, Ulrich Schulze Südhoff, WindEurope conference
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