Dr Bjerne S Clausen, new CEO, Haldor Topsoe A/S.
LYNGBY, DENMARK: Since September 2007, Haldor Topsoe CEO, Niels Kegel Sorensen has handed in his resignation from his position. The board has accepted his resignation and has appointed Dr Bjerne S Clausen as the new CEO, effective immediately.
The board has recognized his efforts as CEO of Haldor Topsoe Inc and later as CEO of Haldor Topsoe A/S. During his term, the company has achieved excellent results despite difficult times in the global market. Clausen has been employed in the company since 1979, first as researcher in R&D with the responsibility of many of the company’s international co operations. In 2008, Bjerne Clausen was asked to take over the management of the Technology Division, and as Executive Vice President, he initiated many changes and more efficient procedures.
“Haldor Topsoe A/S supplies some of the world’s most efficient solutions to the world’s energy, environmental and climate challenges. The company is thus facing exciting and interesting development opportunities and the board is pleased that Bjerne Clausen with his unique experience and background has accepted to manage the company on the way forward,” said Dr Haldor Topsoe, Chairman of the Board, Haldor Topsoe A/S.
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