Executive Board

Jeppe Christiansen established Maj Invest in 2005 and has been CEO of the Maj Invest group since the establishment. In addition, Jeppe was CEO of Lønmodtagernes Dyrtidsfond (LD) from 2004 and until 1 April 2009. Prior to that, Jeppe was Executive Director in Danske Bank (1998-2004) with responsibility for group equity business and corporate international banking. In the period 1988-1998 Jeppe worked for LD, first as CIO (1988-1993) and later on as Executive Director with responsibility for the equity business (1993-1998). Prior to that he worked as an economist with SDS as responsible for the international capital position (1986-1988). Jeppe holds an MSc from the University of Copenhagen (1985).

Among other things, Jeppe is Chairman of the Board of Haldor Topsøe A/S as well as member of the Board of Directors at Kirkbi A/S and Novo Holdings A/S.

Jeppe Christiansen's other executive functions and directorships are listed in the annual report of Maj Invest Holding A/S.

In November 2021, Jens Aaløse joined as Managing Partner in Maj Invest Equity, and he has further joined the Executive Board in the three companies Maj Invest Equity, Fondsmæglerselskabet Maj Invest and Maj Invest Holding. Jens is former Senior Executive Vice President in TDC (2013-2021), CEO in Danske Spil (2010-2013), CEO in Nordic Media Link AB and Dansk Reklamefilm (2006-2010) as well as Vice President in SAS (1986-2006). Thus, Jens has extensive management experience and in-depth knowledge of many types of companies and sectors. In addition, he has broad investment experience through his participation in more than 20 corporate transactions.

Among other executive functions and directorships, Jens Aaløse is Chairman of the Board of Blue Ocean Robotics and Vice Chairman of the Board of Topdanmark.

Marianne Settnes has been General Counsel, Head of Legal & Compliance at Fondsmæglerselskabet Maj Invest A/S and Maj Invest Equity A/S since the establishment of the two companies in 2005 (and at LD from 2004). Prior to this, Marianne Settnes was employed as an attorney with the law firm Bech-Bruun (1993-2004) with focus on stock market law, M&A, capital market law and company law. Before this, she worked for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (1992-1993). Marianne Settnes is Attorney with the right to appear before the Danish High Court and holds an MBA.

Jeppe Christiansen established Maj Invest in 2005 and has been CEO of the Maj Invest group since the establishment. In addition, Jeppe was CEO of Lønmodtagernes Dyrtidsfond (LD) from 2004 and until 1 April 2009. Prior to that, Jeppe was Executive Director in Danske Bank (1998-2004) with responsibility for group equity business and corporate international banking. In the period 1988-1998 Jeppe worked for LD, first as CIO (1988-1993) and later on as Executive Director with responsibility for the equity business (1993-1998). Prior to that he worked as an economist with SDS as responsible for the international capital position (1986-1988). Jeppe holds an MSc from the University of Copenhagen (1985).

Among other things, Jeppe is Chairman of the Board of Haldor Topsøe A/S as well as member of the Board of Directors at Kirkbi A/S and Novo Holdings A/S.

Jeppe Christiansen's other executive functions and directorships are listed in the annual report of Maj Invest Holding A/S.

In November 2021, Jens Aaløse joined as Managing Partner in Maj Invest Equity, and he has further joined the Executive Board in the three companies Maj Invest Equity, Fondsmæglerselskabet Maj Invest and Maj Invest Holding. Jens is former Senior Executive Vice President in TDC (2013-2021), CEO in Danske Spil (2010-2013), CEO in Nordic Media Link AB and Dansk Reklamefilm (2006-2010) as well as Vice President in SAS (1986-2006). Thus, Jens has extensive management experience and in-depth knowledge of many types of companies and sectors. In addition, he has broad investment experience through his participation in more than 20 corporate transactions.

Among other executive functions and directorships, Jens Aaløse is Chairman of the Board of Blue Ocean Robotics and Vice Chairman of the Board of Topdanmark.

Marianne Settnes has been General Counsel, Head of Legal & Compliance at Fondsmæglerselskabet Maj Invest A/S and Maj Invest Equity A/S since the establishment of the two companies in 2005 (and at LD from 2004). Prior to this, Marianne Settnes was employed as an attorney with the law firm Bech-Bruun (1993-2004) with focus on stock market law, M&A, capital market law and company law. Before this, she worked for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (1992-1993). Marianne Settnes is Attorney with the right to appear before the Danish High Court and holds an MBA.

Klaus Godiksen has over thirty years of experience within the investment industry and oversees Maj Invest's institutional sales activities internationally. Prior to joining Maj Invest, Klaus worked at Nordea Investment Management as Global Head of Institutional Sales Internationally from 1995 to 2015. His previous employments include three years at Jyske Bank, United Kingdom and six years at National Bank of Long Beach in California. Klaus holds a BA in Banking and Finance. In addition, Klaus served as chairman of the European Committee of the New York Society of Security Analysts for two years.

Jeppe Christiansen established Maj Invest in 2005 and has been CEO of the Maj Invest group since the establishment. In addition, Jeppe was CEO of Lønmodtagernes Dyrtidsfond (LD) from 2004 and until 1 April 2009. Prior to that, Jeppe was Executive Director in Danske Bank (1998-2004) with responsibility for group equity business and corporate international banking. In the period 1988-1998 Jeppe worked for LD, first as CIO (1988-1993) and later on as Executive Director with responsibility for the equity business (1993-1998). Prior to that he worked as an economist with SDS as responsible for the international capital position (1986-1988). Jeppe holds an MSc from the University of Copenhagen (1985).

Among other things, Jeppe is Chairman of the Board of Haldor Topsøe A/S as well as member of the Board of Directors at Kirkbi A/S and Novo Holdings A/S.

Jeppe Christiansen's other executive functions and directorships are listed in the annual report of Maj Invest Holding A/S.

In November 2021, Jens Aaløse joined as Managing Partner in Maj Invest Equity, and he has further joined the Executive Board in the three companies Maj Invest Equity, Fondsmæglerselskabet Maj Invest and Maj Invest Holding. Jens is former Senior Executive Vice President in TDC (2013-2021), CEO in Danske Spil (2010-2013), CEO in Nordic Media Link AB and Dansk Reklamefilm (2006-2010) as well as Vice President in SAS (1986-2006). Thus, Jens has extensive management experience and in-depth knowledge of many types of companies and sectors. In addition, he has broad investment experience through his participation in more than 20 corporate transactions.

Among other executive functions and directorships, Jens Aaløse is Chairman of the Board of Blue Ocean Robotics and Vice Chairman of the Board of Topdanmark.

Marianne Settnes has been General Counsel, Head of Legal & Compliance at Fondsmæglerselskabet Maj Invest A/S and Maj Invest Equity A/S since the establishment of the two companies in 2005 (and at LD from 2004). Prior to this, Marianne Settnes was employed as an attorney with the law firm Bech-Bruun (1993-2004) with focus on stock market law, M&A, capital market law and company law. Before this, she worked for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (1992-1993). Marianne Settnes is Attorney with the right to appear before the Danish High Court and holds an MBA.