{"id":10893,"date":"2022-09-01T19:49:07","date_gmt":"2022-09-02T02:49:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/cowi-names-new-group-ceo\/"},"modified":"2022-09-01T19:49:07","modified_gmt":"2022-09-02T02:49:07","slug":"cowi-names-new-group-ceo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/cowi-names-new-group-ceo\/","title":{"rendered":"COWI names new group CEO"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Jens H\u00f8jgaard Christoffersen, incoming group CEO of COWI. (Photo by Paul Skovbakke)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Jens H\u00f8jgaard Christoffersen is set to take over as group CEO of COWI, succeeding Lars-Peter S\u00f8bye, on October 1. Christoffersen is currently a member of the company\u2019s executive board, serving as chief business development officer of the global firm whose areas of focus include the infrastructure, planning and building construction sectors.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis year, COWI has been revitalised by a new vision, new values and a new, future-oriented growth strategy. These initiatives have been embraced by the organisation, which is already evident from the half-year results, which show significant progress,\u201d stated Jukka Pertola, chairman of COWI\u2019s board of directors. \u201cCOWI stands out as a streamlined business with a strong profile in the green transition. Therefore, this is the right time for Lars-Peter to pass on the baton, and especially to Jens H\u00f8jgaard Christoffersen, who is a visionary and customer-oriented COWI man to the backbone.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m immensely proud to be given the opportunity to lead COWI, but also deeply humbled,\u201d said Christoffersen. \u201cCOWI plays an important role in advising our customers about how to quickly and safely navigate the green transition, thereby ensuring that our world becomes more sustainable. Transforming our society requires that we join forces with customers, partners and public authorities. Realising the green transition in time takes an open mind, trust and courage, and I will do whatever I can to make sure that COWI continues to do our part.\u201d<\/p>\n

Outgoing Group CEO S\u00f8bye, who has been with COWI for 36 years, including the past 14 as group CEO, has decided to step down to focus on a career as professional board member and to spend more time with his family.<\/p>\n

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\u201cLike they say, you need to stop while the going is good, and that\u2019s now, in my case,\u201d he said. \u201cWe\u2019ve launched a new strategy, which has been embraced by our employees and customers. I\u2019m so proud to have had the chance to be part of a company with such an important vision that does such important work in society and the world \u2013 together with engaged and talented colleagues.\u201d<\/p>\n

He will act as executive advisor for the next year, and will follow select outstanding issues all the way through to completion.<\/p>\n

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