ABOUT DCBF

DANISH-CHINESE BUSINESS FORUM:

  • Is a unique network of top executives  
  • Facilitates executive knowledge-sharing regarding all aspects of China-Denmark commercial relations  
  • Is a knowledge resource on China-Denmark commercial relations 
  • Supports members’ in navigating the evolving China-Denmark commercial relation and provides general as well as specific stakeholders consultations.

 

Established in 2005, DCBF is Denmark’s largest independent, non-profit network dedicated to Denmark–China commercial relations. 
About DCBF
OUR

BOARD
OF DIRECTORS

THE BOARD IS REPRESENTED BY SOME OF THE LEADING DANISH COMPANIES AND ORGANISATIONS IN CHINA

Tom Behrens-Sørensen
Tom Behrens-Sørensen

Chairman

Founder & Chairman,
Behrens-Sorensen Advisory P/S
Camilla Jain Holtse
Camilla Jain Holtse

Vice-Chairwoman

VP – Head of Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs, A. P. Moller – Maersk A/S
Kristian Teglkamp
Kristian Teglkamp

Vice-Chairman

Director of Global Government Affairs & Patient Advocacy, Coloplast A/S
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SECRETARIAT

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Hans Henrik Pontoppidan

Secretary General

Secretary General of DCBF since 2016.

Responsible for C-level and life science activities, including various focus groups and projects.

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DANISH-CHINESE BUSINESS FORUM IN SHORT

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Independent, non-profit network organisation

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Denmark’s largest China-focused network

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More than 110 members companies and institutions

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Contact to nearly 1000 executives

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More than 20 years of facilitating Denmark-China dialogue

DCBF HISTORY

DCBF History

History of Danish-Chinese Business Forum

2005: Danish-Chinese Business Forum was established by some of the largest export companies in Denmark on the initiative of Nils Foss who convinced 15 other companies to form DCBF. Nils Foss was elected the first Chairman of the Board of DCBF, and Tom Jensen was appointed the first Secretary General of DCBF.

History of Danish-Chinese Business Forum

2006: H.R.H. The Prince Consort of Denmark becomes patron of Danish-Chinese Business Forum

2012: Thorkil K. Christensen was elected Chairman of the Board of DCBF

2016: Claus V. Hemmingsen was elected Chairman of the Board of DCBF

History of Danish-Chinese Business Forum

2016: Hans Henrik Pontoppidan was appointed as Secretary General of DCBF

2019: Tom Behrens-Sørensen was elected Chairman of the Board of DCBF

2019: H.R.H. Crown Prince of Denmark follows in the footsteps of Prince Henrik and becomes patron of Danish-Chinese Business Forum

History of Danish-Chinese Business Forum

2025: DCBF conducts a successful Annual General Meeting at FOSS Analytical A/S, officially passing 20 years of eastiblishing Denmark-China dialogue. 

2025: In collaboration with Carlsberg Group, DCBF hosted the official event marking 75 years of diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Denmark and the People’s Republic of China. Distinguished guests included H.M. King Frederik X; H.E. Mr Wang Xuefeng, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Denmark; and Lars Løkke Rasmussen, Denmark’s Minister for Foreign Affairs. 

CONTACT INFORMATION

Address: Tingskiftevej 5, DK-2900, Hellerup

Phone: +45 33 32 97 78

Mail: info@dcbf.dk

CVR: 29 05 16 31

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