Our management




Management at DEIF

Board of Directors & Executive Management Team

DEIF’s management structure defines the roles and responsibilities of the Board of Directors and the Executive Management Team, ensuring clear governance and effective decision-making across the organisation. The setup provides a foundation for long-term development by supporting strategic progression, organisational alignment, and a resilient business model in a global context.



Executive Management Team

DEIF’s Executive Management Team is responsible for the company’s overall management and strategic execution.

The team consists of Executive Vice Presidents covering the company’s core leadership areas. Together, they set strategic direction, prioritise initiatives, and ensure alignment across the organisation.

The Executive Management Team works with a long‑term perspective, balancing business performance, technological development, organisational capabilities, and company culture to support DEIF’s continued development.

Explore the profiles of the Executive Management Team and learn more about their roles, experience, and leadership focus.



Christian Nielsen

Group CEO

Executive Management since 2002

Chanette Nyrup Oksborg

Executive Vice President
Product, Technology & Operation

Executive Management since 2014

Marjanne Grønhøj

Executive Vice President
HR, Communication & Sustainability

Executive Management since 2015

Mads Almstrand Henriksen

Executive Vice President
Finance, Legal & IT

Executive Management since 2025



The Board of Directors

DEIF’s Board of Directors provides strategic direction and oversight to support the company’s long‑term development and sustainable growth. The Board approves key decisions, monitors performance, and ensures strong governance across the organisation in close dialogue with the Executive Management Team.

The Board is composed of members with diverse professional backgrounds and extensive experience from industry, technology, leadership, and international business. It includes both executive and non‑executive members and reflects a balance of competencies, perspectives, and experience. This diversity strengthens strategic discussions and supports well‑informed decision‑making.

By combining deep expertise with a long‑term view of value creation, the Board of Directors plays a central role in guiding DEIF’s strategy, safeguarding the company’s values, and supporting its continued development across global markets.


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Toke Foss

Chair and owner

CEO, DEIF from 1986 – 2021
Board member and chair since 2021

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Søren Kvorning

CEO, Kamstrup A/S

Board member
Board member since 2026

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Humphrey Lau

CEO, DESMI A/S

Board member
Board member since 2023

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Malene Richter Christensen

CFO at Telenor Denmark A/S

Board member and Deputy Chair
Board member since 2021


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Frederik Alexander Buciek Foss

Strategic Business Partner, 
Ørsted A/S

Board member and owner
Board member since 2017

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Valdemar Foss

Network Operations Center Specialist in Spirii Aps

Board member and owner
Board member since 2021

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Ole Ravnborg

Hardware Designer

Board member, Employee representative
Board member since 2007

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Gitte Jespersen

Senior Manager, R&D Documentation

Board member, Employee representative
Board member since 2023


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Jacob Danielsen

Product Manager & Team Lead

Board member, Employee representative
Board member since 2019



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