Founders

The following companies have made a special contribution to the foundation of Danish-Chinese Business Forum. Each company has supported the foundation of Danish-Chinese Business Forum financially, and will play a vital part of forming the profile of the forum and defining the tasks and activities to be planned and executed in Danish-Chinese Business Forum.

	Axcel is a leading Danish industrial investment company (Private Equity) with an international outlook. Axcel invests in competitive medium-sized and larger companies, which have the potential for improvement and value creation.
	Founding member: Christian Frigast , CEO Detailed Information about Axcel: Click Here
	Carlsberg's primary focus is the production, sale and marketing of beer, with secondary activities in soft drink and water production. Carlsberg's three key markets are Western Europe, Eastern Europe and Asia. Carlsberg wants to become market leader in all markets and market segments where it operates by establishing majority shareholdings or partnerships.
	Founding member: Jesper Bjørn Madsen, Senior Vice President Detailed Information about Carlsberg: Click Here
	China Club Copenhagen Founding member in China Club Copenhagen: Peter J. Kielgast, President Detailed Information about China Club Copenhagen: Click Here
	Coloplast is a medical device company that develops, markets and sells products and services within the following business areas: ostomy, continence care, wound care, breast care and skin care. With more than 6,000 employees in 30 countries around the world Coloplast is a major supplier of medical devices and services improving the quality of life of the users.
	Founding member: Lars Rasmussen, CEO and President Detailed Information about Coloplast: Click Here
	COWI is a leading international consulting group, established in 1930, with worldwide expertise in the fields of engineering, environmental science and economics. COWI has been involved in more than 50,000 projects in 175 countries, and has 6000 employees, including engineers, biologists, geologists, economists, surveyors, anthropologists, sociologists and architects. COWI is behind some of the largest infrastructure projects in the world, with subsidiaries and offices in 35 countries, and project offices in all countries in which it operates. COWI has a fully owned subsidiary in China, COWI Consulting (Beijing) Ltd.
	Founding member: Klaus H. Ostenfeld, CEO Detailed Information about COWI: Click Here
	Danfoss is one of the largest industrial companies in Denmark. The global group is a leader within research, development, production, sales and service of mechanical and electronic components for a number of industries. Danfoss’ activities are divided into three main business areas: Danfoss Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Division, Danfoss Heating Division and Danfoss Motion Controls Division, each leading within its industry.
	Founding members: Niels B. Christiansen, Vice Chief Executive Officer, Per Have, Senior Vice President Detailed Information about Danfoss: Click Here
	Deloitte offers a range of support services to a wide range of both private and public organisations including: auditing, accounting, tax, relocation, information technology, environment and management consultancy. Deloitte serves more than 13,000 clients and is part of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, which has 120,000 people in around 150 countries.
	Founding member: Klaus Honoré, Partner Detailed Information about Deloitte: Click Here
	dnp denmark was established in 1989 as the worldwide screen production centre of Dai Nippon Print Co. Ltd - one of the world's largest printing and media companies. Today, a strategy based on innovation have made dnp denmark the world's leading supplier of optical screen technology. dnp denmark believes in continuous development and the importance of being able to adapt to new opportunities in a changing market.
	Founding member: Niels Hermansen, CEO Detailed Information about dnp denmark: Click Here
	FOSS provides and supports dedicated, rapid and accurate analytical solutions. Instruments which analyse and control the quality and production of agricultural, food, pharmaceutical and chemical products to the enhancement of their customers’ business. Solutions are sold and supported through FOSS sales and service companies in 21 countries. FOSS was founded in 1956 as N. Foss Electric A/S by Nils Foss.
	Founding member: Nils Foss, Founder Detailed Information about FOSS: Click Here
	With an annual production of more than 10 million pump units, Grundfos is one of the world's leading pump manufacturers. Today, Grundfos is the world's largest manufacturer of circulator pumps, covering approximately 50 per cent of the world market for these pumps.
	Founding member: Carsten Bjerg, Group President and CEO Detailed Information about Grundfos: Click Here
	Jebsen & Co. A/S, as well as the sister company in Hong Kong Jebsen & Co. Ltd., has built upon its long and extraordinary history as a pioneer in China trade with a unique combination of open communication, unbureaucratic decision making, prudent management and a calculated approach to risk.
	Founding member: Hans B. Schlaikier, Managing Director Detailed Information about Jebsen & Co. A/S: Click Here
	The A.P. Moller - Maersk Group is a worldwide conglomerate. They operate in some 130 countries and have a workforce of 120,000 employees. In addition to owning one of the world's largest shipping companies, the A.P Moller - Maersk Group is involved in a wide range of activities in the energy, logistics, retail and manufacturing industries.
	Founding member: Claus V. Hemmingsen, CEO, Maersk Drilling and Partner & Member of the Group Executive Board, A.P Møller-Mærsk A/S Detailed Information about Maersk Group: Click Here
	Novo A/S is the holding company in the Novo Group and the majority shareholder in the listed companies Novo Nordisk and Novozymes. Novo A/S furthermore provides venture capital to development stage companies with pioneering scientific ideas within life science, and manages a diversified portfolio of financial assets.
	Founding member: Thorkil Kastberg Christensen, Senior Vice President and CFO, Novo A/S Detailed Information about the Novo Group: Click Here
	Nordea is the leading financial services group in the Nordic and Baltic Sea region. Nordea provides a wide range of products, services and solutions within banking, asset management and insurance. Nordea has almost 11 million customers, more than 1,100 branch offices and a leading netbanking position with 4.4 million e-customers. The Nordea share is listed on the stock exchanges in Stockholm, Helsinki and Copenhagen.
	Founding members: Michael Rasmussen, Member of Executive Management Poul Drusebjerg, Vice President Detailed Information about Nordea: Click Here
	Radiometer is the world’s leading provider of blood gas analyzers. In addition to analyzers, Radiometer provides accessories, IT systems and support services for blood gas testing. Radiometer also produces instruments that measure blood gases transcutaneously. Radiometer employees approximately 1,700 people worldwide and their products are sold in more than 100 countries.
	Founding member: Peter H. Kürstein, President Detailed Information about Radiometer: Click Here
	Vestas’ core business comprises the development, manufacture, sale, marketing and maintenance of wind power systems that use wind energy to generate electricity. Over the years, Vestas has built up a worldwide sales and service network. Vestas started to manufacture wind turbines in 1979. In 1987, Vestas began to concentrate exclusively on wind energy.
	Founding member: Ditlev Engel, CEO and President Detailed Information about Vestas Wind Systems A/S: Click Here