Our six-member Executive Leadership Team comprises broad and global management experience, comprehensive biotech expertise and in-depth knowledge of Novozymes’ business.
Holds a PhD and an MSc in Chemical Engineering from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and a BCom in International Business Management from Copenhagen Business School, Denmark.
Special competencies
Novozymes’ CEO since 2013. Peder Holk Nielsen focuses on developing our organization and processes to effectively turn market insights into product ideas and solutions that excite Novozymes’ customers. With his background in engineering and business management, Peder Holk Nielsen drives an agenda that couples market insights and research capabilities to deliver innovation and growth.
Holds an MSc in Chemical Engineering from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), as well as a BA in Philosophy and Education from Copenhagen University, Denmark.
Special competencies
Tina Sejersgård Fanø is responsible for application research, technical services, sales and marketing in the
Agriculture & Bioenergy division. She has significant experience in developing and managing global partnerships and has been instrumental in negotiating several major business deals for Novozymes over the years.
Holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, US.
Special competencies
Andrew Fordyce is responsible for application research, technical services, sales and marketing in the Food &
Beverages division. His career has moved from pure engineering to a strong focus on value generation for customers. Previous responsibilities include global sales and marketing, strategic account management and technical service strategy.
Holds a PhD in Business Administration from the Vienna University of Economics and Business, Austria.
Special competencies
Prisca Havranek-Kosicek has strong business acumen as a result of holding positions around the world,
a thorough understanding of the various finance functions and knowledge of the markets in which Novozymes operates.
Holds an MSc in Economics from Aarhus University, Denmark.
Special competencies
Anders Lund is responsible for application research, technical services, sales and marketing in the
Household Care & Technical division. He has a strong commercial and strategic background as well as extensive experience of building and maintaining global customer relationships.
Holds a PhD and an MSc in Chemical Engineering from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and a BCom
in International Business from Copenhagen Business School, Denmark
Special competencies
Thomas Videbæk is responsible for the Research, Innovation & Supply unit. The unit focuses on developing new biological solutions and production optimization – from discovery to large-scale manufacturing. It also ensures the supply and quality of our products and incubation of new platforms. Thomas Videbæk has a broad knowledge of sales and customer solutions and supply chain operations.