Mads Almstrand Henriksen

As Executive Vice President for Finance, Legal & IT, Mads Henriksen plays a key role in driving DEIF’s financial strategy and supporting the company’s ambition to shape the future of global energy management. With a strong international background in finance, data‑driven transformation, and operational excellence, he is dedicated to positioning finance as an integrated, value‑creating partner across the entire business.

Mads is motivated by the opportunity to contribute to a company at the forefront of technological innovation and sustainability. He is energized by working with DEIF’s expanding product portfolio and by helping ensure that the financial organisation not only supports but accelerates the execution of DEIF’s strategic direction. His approach is rooted in collaboration, fact‑based decision‑making, and a commitment to making finance work smarter through data and systems.

Throughout his career, Mads has consistently focused on strengthening financial processes and enabling better business decisions. One of the achievements he is most proud of is his ability to transform finance functions into more intelligent, efficient, and data‑driven organisations - an impact he has delivered across every company he has worked in.

Career

DEIF
2026 – present: Executive Vice President, Finance, Legal & IT
2025 – 2026: Senior Vice President, Finance

Velux
2022–2025: Finance Director, Operations

Grundfos
2018–2022: Head of BI and Business Support

Siemens Gamesa
2016–2018: Head of Financial Processes and Systems
2015–2016: Financial Controller

Danske Commodities
2014–2015: Business Controller

Siemens Wind Power
2011–2014: Project Controller

Education    

M.Sc. in Finance & International Business