To ensure the organisational implementation of our strategy, Executive Management has established a Management Board consisting of the chief executive officer, executive vice presidents and senior vice presidents.

Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen (born 29 November 1966) [1] is a Danish businessman, the Chief Executive of Novo Nordisk since January 2017 and Chairman of the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations. He was named as the Financial Times Person of the Year in December 2023.

The Novo Nordisk U.S. executive team represents a broad, diverse array of life experiences with one very important commonality: a dedication to patient needs.

Mr Jørgensen was appointed president and chief executive officer in January 2017. Mr Jørgensen serves as president of the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA), and as a member of the board of directors at …

Novo Nordisk employees Jayashri Seshadri and Merlin Till Witte in our laboratories in Måløv, Denmark. Jayashri and Merlin are part of a transformational research unit working to improve the lives of people living with serious chronic diseases through innovative stem cell-based therapies.

Feb 5, 2025 · Novo Nordisk's CEO took a $1.5 million pay cut in 2024 as the pharma giant's share price tanked and it missed profit and DEI targets.

Mar 7, 2025 · Novo Nordisk CEO warns tariffs could send the prices of Ozempic and Wegovy higher. BY Chris Morris. Novo Nordisk's CEO is warning of the impact of tariffs. Christo - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images.

We have a two-tier management structure consisting of the Board of Directors and Executive Management. The Board of Directors supervises the performance of Novo Nordisk, its management and organisation on behalf of the shareholders. It also participates in determining the company strategy.

Mar 6, 2025 · Novo Nordisk is not concerned by the ongoing US trade war and the 25% tariff set to go into effect for pharmaceutical companies next week. CEO Lars Jørgensen told reporters Thursday, "For Novo ...