Denmark 2025 – GC Powerlist
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Denmark 2025

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Alexander Holm

General counsel | Celsius Shipping

Transport and infrastructure

Alice Grünfeld

Legal director | BEC

Information technology

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Allan Gabriel Zandberg

Group general counsel | KK Wind Solutions

Energy and utilities

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Anders Holkmann Olsen

Country branch manager, and group general counsel | Nordea

Financials

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Anders Kjærsgaard Dybro

Senior vice president and group general counsel | GN Store Nord

Consumer products

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Anders Pilgaard Andersen

Senior vice president, general counsel and ESG | Adform

Information technology

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Anders Stahlschmidt

Senior vice president and general counsel | Danfoss

Industrials and real estate

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Anders Zoëga Hansen

General counsel | Ørsted

Energy and utilities

Andreas Holmstroem Sørensen

Director of legal | PFA Pension

Financials

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Andreas Ilum

General counsel | Grundfos

Industrials and real estate

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Andreas Janholt

Group general counsel | Saxo Bank

Financials

Anita Krarup Rasmussen

Vice President, Corporate Legal, IP & Business Ethics and Compliance | Ambu

Healthcare

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Anne Christina Skjønnemand

General counsel | TopDanmark

Financials

Anne Kaas Hammer

Head of legal, Copenhagen and Oslo | Euronext Securities

Financials

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Anne Sophie Friis

Chief legal officer | Schouw & Co.

Financials

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Anne-Sophie Ravnholt Frandsen

Group general counsel | FOSS

Consumer products

Anton Mikkelsen

Senior vice president and group general counsel | Coloplast

Healthcare

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Barbara Fiorini Due

General counsel | Novo Nordisk Holding

Financials

Bettina Drejer Clausen

Senior vice president, legal | Tryg

Insurance

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Birgitte Poulsen

General counsel | RelyOn

Commercial and professional services

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Birgitte Stephensen

Executive vice president and chief legal officer | Genmab

Healthcare

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Bjørn Raasteen

Group general counsel | ISS

Commercial and professional services

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Carina Bansholt Oxfeldt

Group general counsel | e-Boks

Information technology

Caroline Pontoppidan

General counsel and head of corporate affairs | A.P. Møller – Mærsk

Transport and infrastructure

Casper Dybdal

General counsel | Bunker Holding

Energy and utilities

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Casper Munch

Vice president, head of legal, deputy general counsel | A.P. Møller – Mærsk

Transport and infrastructure

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Catja Baltser

Group general counsel | Oterra

Food, beverages and tobacco

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Charlotte Fredborg Ørtoft

Head of Legal | Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken (SEB)

Financials

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Christian Muff Egholm

General counsel | Blue Water Shipping

Transport and infrastructure

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Christian Riise-Knudsen

General counsel and head of legal, private markets | PensionDanmark

Insurance

Christina Schmidt Mourier

Vice president, group general counsel | Royal Unibrew

Food, beverages and tobacco

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Christine Bruhn Tuxen

Group general counsel, head of global legal, IPR and compliance | LEO Pharma

Healthcare

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Christoffer K. Danielsen

General counsel | BeGreen

Energy and utilities

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Christoffer Søborg Hansen

General counsel | Cibicom Group

Information technology

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Dorte Rolff

Group general counsel | J. Lauritzen

Commercial and professional services

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Dorthe Rosenkilde Saunders

Group general counsel, vice president, legal, compliance and risk management | Milestones System

Transport and infrastructure

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Elsie Yiu

Group general counsel | Nilfisk

Industrials and real estate

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Eva Møland Tørsleff

Chief legal officer | Heimstaden

Industrials and real estate

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Flemming Kvorning

General counsel | Securitas Denmark

Commercial and professional services

Frederik Boesgaard

Chief legal counsel, Denmark and counsel for Europe region projects | G4S Security Services

Commercial and professional services

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Hans-Henrik Queseth

General counsel, Northern Europe | Atos

Information technology

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Hea Vinskov

Chief legal officer | WS Audiology

Healthcare

Heidi Kristine Helbo

General counsel | TotalEnergies

Energy and utilities

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Heidi Winkler

Global general counsel, vice president, legal, brand protection and indirect procurement | Bang & Olufsen

Consumer products

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Heike Milling Thyssen

Group general counsel | DSB

Commercial and professional services

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Henrik H. K. Christensen

Global general counsel | Scan Global Logistics

Transport and infrastructure

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Henrik Høyer

Legal lead, Northern Europe Region | Wipro Technologies & Designit

Information technology

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Jacob Kjær

Group director, general counsel | AVK

Industrials and real estate

Jacob Kruse Rasmussen

Head of legal | Capital Investment

Industrials and real estate

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Jakob Aurelius

General counsel | Podimo

Information technology

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Jakob Røddik Thøgersen

Group general counsel | Salling Group

Consumer products

Janus Hillerup

Group general counsel | Urban Partners

Financials

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Jesper Green Schou

Group general counsel | VKR Holding

Materials and mining

Jesper Pape Larsen

Vice president, head of legal and compliance | Danske Commodities

Energy and utilities

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Johan Lønberg

Group general counsel | Nordic Bioscience

Healthcare

John Kuckelman

Group general counsel | Novo Nordisk

Healthcare

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Jonas Hedegaard Ydemann

Head of legal, Northern Europe | Specsavers

Consumer products

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Julie Mühldorff Sigurd

General counsel, senior vice president | Nuuday

Telecommunication services

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Kasper Friis Hansen

Head of group legal, corporate affairs | Danske Bank

Financials

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Kasper Heine

General counsel | Too Good to Go

Information technology

Kathrine Pors Johnsen

Executive vice president and general counsel | Lars Larsen Group

Financials

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Katrine Lyngby

General counsel | Bestseller

Consumer products

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Kristian Øhrstrøm

Head of legal and compliance, Nordics | Konica Minolta

Consumer products

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Kristina Jæger

General counsel | Øresundsbro Konsortiet

Commercial and professional services

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Lasse Lippert

General counsel | Flying Tiger Copenhagen

Consumer products

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Lasse Yde Holst

Head of legal, group operations and compliance | Eurowind Energy

Energy and utilities

Laura Juul Madsen

General counsel | Clever

Energy and utilities

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Lone Benjaminsen Sauer

General counsel | Capital Four

Financials

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Louise Koustrup Kristensen

Head of legal and compliance | BIBS

Consumer products

Mads Juul Eegholm

Chief legal officer, head of group legal | Velliv, Pension & Livsforsikring

Financials

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Maj-Britt Larsen

General counsel | NNE

Healthcare

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Maria Helbo Holck

Group general counsel | Edda Group

Commercial and professional services

Marie Louise Bank

General counsel, head of legal | EIFO

Information technology

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Mark Skriver Nielsen

Chief legal officer and company secretary | NKT

Industrials and real estate

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Martin Gøbel Kjellberg

General counsel | JN Data A/S

Information technology

Martin Schak Møller

Senior vice president, group legal and compliance, general counsel | SimCorp

Information technology

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Martin Skovsted-Nielsen

Legal director | Jyske Bank

Financials

Martine Prince

Chief legal officer and head of corporate affairs | ATP Ejendomme

Industrials and real estate

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Mette Damgaard

Vice president and general counsel | Kamstrup

Consumer products

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Mette Kuhlen Gullach

General counsel and chief human resources officer | Copenhagen Business School

Education

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Mette Waltorp

General counsel, head of governance, risk and compliance | Dagrofa

Food, beverages and tobacco

Michelle Gullander

Head of Legal, Nordics | WPP Media

Sports and media

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Miguel Buxó

General counsel | Falck

Healthcare

Mikkel Bansholt Oxfeldt

General counsel | Keepit

Information technology

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Mikkel Viltoft

General counsel | Novonesis

Healthcare

Nahale Ståhl Hallengren

General counsel, head of group business support legal | Nordea

Financials

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Niels Heering

Group general counsel | Danske Bank

Financials

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Niels Skat Rørdam

General counsel | EY Denmark

Commercial and professional services

Nina Boysen Dybdal Terney

General counsel, Denmark | L'Oréal

Consumer products

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Ole Færge

General counsel | DFDS

Transport and infrastructure

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Ole Wendler Pedersen

Group general counsel and senior vice president | Lundbeck

Healthcare

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Patrick Figiel-Kibsgaard

Group general counsel | DSV

Transport and infrastructure

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Patrick Plucnar

Vice presiden, legal and general counsel | Radiometer

Healthcare

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Pelle Munk-Poulsen

Chief legal officer, general counsel | Novo Nordisk Foundation

Non - profit

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Peter Ring

Senior vice president, general counsel, legal, risk and compliance | Pandora

Consumer products

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Peter Schøtt Knudsen

Senior vice president, general counsel | ECCO

Consumer products

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Poul Hartvig Nielsen

Legal director | LEGO

Consumer products

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Rasmus Dalgaard Laustsen

Head of legal data, IP and marketing | Grundfos

Industrials and real estate

Rasmus Thingholm

Senior manager, development and legal | NCC Property Development

Industrials and real estate

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Rikke Alsted Houlberg

Group general counsel | Gabriel

Consumer products

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Robin Philip

Group vice president, chief legal officer, head of M&A and compliance | DLG Group

Industrials and real estate

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Simon Bjørnholt

General counsel | European Energy

Energy and utilities

Sofie Jensen

Director, group general counsel and board secretary | Faerch Group

Industrials and real estate

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Søren Hostrup

Chief legal officer, vice president | Xellia Pharmaceuticals

Healthcare

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Stine Brandenhof

Senior vice president and group general counsel | Demant

Healthcare

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Tanja Kobbernagel

Vice president and general counsel | Hempel

Materials and mining

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Thomas Junker Jensen

Group general counsel | Milestone Systems

Transport and infrastructure

Tine Kosmider Boye

General counsel | Pleo Technologies

Information technology

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Tobias Holger Hansen

General counsel | Banking Circle

Financials

Torben Dehlholm

Vice president, general counsel | Rockwool Group

Consumer products

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Troels Bronée Tinggård

Director, attorney at legal | DEAS Group

Industrials and real estate

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Ulrik Andersen

Group general counsel | Carlsberg

Food, beverages and tobacco

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Vibeke Dittrich

General counsel | LM Wind Power

Energy and utilities

Yvonne Ivarsson

Head of legal and compliance, Nordics | Signify

Consumer products

On behalf of Legal 500, it is our pleasure to warmly welcome you to the GC Powerlist: Denmark 2025.

Following the success of last year, this year’s publication maintains its focus on the outstanding Individuals who continue to elevate the in-house legal profession across Denmark. We are proud to spotlight the most committed and accomplished corporate lawyers in the country, celebrating their remarkable achievements over the past year.

This edition honours an exclusive group of general counsel, heads of legal, and other key in-house legal professionals, whose expertise, leadership, and dedication to excellence stand out within the business and legal communities. From integrating cutting-edge legal technology and navigating complex political and economic landscapes to championing diversity and inclusion and shaping executive-level decisions, these individuals exemplify what it means to lead with impact.

Inside, you’ll find in-depth profiles and exclusive interviews with some of Denmark’s most influential in-house lawyers, representing a diverse range of industries. Their ability to craft legal strategies, manage risk, and guide business decisions is a testament to the increasingly strategic role that legal departments now play within their organisations.

The research and interviews behind this publication brought forward key insights, including the resilience of in-house teams amid ongoing European political and economic uncertainty, and the growing – and necessary – integration of technology, especially artificial intelligence, into their daily work. Another key theme is the expanding influence of in-house counsel at the C-suite level, underscoring their critical role in driving business success.

Through this edition, we delve into the unique challenges and opportunities shaping Denmark’s legal landscape and share the stories of the individuals redefining what it means to be a modern in-house lawyer. Our goal is to offer a compelling snapshot of the sector’s evolution and the enduring value of legal teams within today’s corporate environment.

We extend our sincere thanks and congratulations to all the featured lawyers for their generous contributions and for sharing their insights and experiences. It is a privilege to present this distinguished list of Denmark’s most outstanding, dedicated, and forward-thinking in-house legal professionals.

Finally, our heartfelt thanks go to EY Denmark for partnering with us once again and for hosting the official launch event. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.

 

Francisco Castro | Research Editor | GC Powerlist series

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GC Powerlist Japan 2025

The Legal 500 was proud to host the third edition of the GC Powerlist: Japan 2025 at the Capitol Hotel Tokyu, honouring the top General Counsel, Chief Legal Officers, Legal Directors, and senior in-house legal professionals operating at the highest level of Japan’s corporate legal landscape. Held in Tokyo, this year’s reception welcomed around 100 of the most respected and senior corporate counsel from across Japan. It was an unrivalled success, and cements Legal 500’s status as the leading force in legal media supporting the achievements of in-house counsel in Japan. The GC Powerlist: Japan 2025 marks the continuation of our commitment to recognising excellence in-house, and this year’s edition represents the most competitive and selective list to date.

Joe Boswell, lead editor of the GC powerlist publication at The Legal 500, opened the evening with an introduction that reflected on the growing prestige of the Japan list. He emphasised how the Powerlist has grown stronger each year, both in scope and quality, making the task of selection more difficult. This year’s honourees emerged from a deeply competitive field, making their recognition even more meaningful.

Boswell extended heartfelt congratulations to all honourees and acknowledged the critical support of key partners and sponsors who made the evening possible. Special thanks were given to Anderson Mori & Tomotsune, Morrison Foerster, iManage, JustLegal, and SS&C Intralinks for their generous sponsorship and ongoing collaboration.

In a moment of reflection, Joe paid tribute to Tim Mackey, chief legal officer at SoftBank, who sadly passed away unexpectedly earlier this year. Tim had contributed to the Powerlist in each of its three editions and was known not only for his exceptional legal acumen but also for his warmth and generosity.

The evening featured insightful remarks from distinguished speakers representing our partners and the broader legal community: Mischa Mulligan, Japan Director at SS&C Intralinks; Hiroki Kodate, Partner and Management Committee Member at Anderson Mori & Tomotsune; Jeremy White, Global Co-Chair of M&A for Morrison Foerster; and, representing those awarded in the Powerlist, Naoki Hamada, General Counsel for Japan at HSBC.

Each speaker provided reflections on legal innovation, leadership, and the evolving role of in-house counsel in Japan’s corporate landscape. Their remarks added valuable context to the achievements celebrated throughout the evening.

The formal awards segment celebrated this year’s GC Powerlist honourees. With assistance from long-time collaborator Isaac Uchiyama who read out awardees’ names, recipients were invited to collect their certificates, pose for photographs, and be formally recognised by their peers.

Certificates were presented on stage by Hiroki Kodate or Anderson Mori & Tomotsune and Jeremy White of Morrison Foerster, whose participation further underlined the deep support of the Japanese and international legal communities.

The GC Powerlist: Japan 2025 reception reaffirmed Legal 500’s commitment to spotlighting the very best of in-house legal talent. With record levels of interest and unmatched quality among candidates, the Japan edition continues to solidify its place as one of the most respected publications in the global GC Powerlist series.

We extend our sincere congratulations to all honourees and thank our partners, sponsors, and speakers for making the evening a success.

We look forward to returning to Tokyo again next year. As a parting gift, you can view Naoki Hamada’s excellent keynote address below, where he touches on a lot of issues and themes that many other GC, whatever country they operate in, will recognise:

‘Good evening, everyone. I am Naoki Hamada of HSBC. I am very pleased to be here speaking to you today. It is a great pleasure and honor, and at the same time, I feel a bit overwhelmed being surrounded by the busiest and most expensive lawyers in the industry—even if I know that nobody will be charging us for their time. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Legal 500 for organizing such a great event, and Anderson Mori & Tomotsune, Morrison Foerster, iManage, SS&C Intralinks, and Just Legal for sponsoring and supporting it. And, huge congratulations on the recognition each of you is receiving, which is truly a great accomplishment and the result of your hard work and the accumulated trust the entire industry has placed in you.

It must be emphasized that this award is given only to general counsels. Being a general counsel means a lot more than just being a subject matter expert. You are a most reliable strategic partner for the business, and I am sure that you have distinguished yourself from the crowd by your ability to identify underlying risks, devise legal solutions, ensure the right processes and governance for corporate decisions, influence others, and educate the next generation of lawyers. This is what you are being recognized for.

Looking back on my career, I have been hugely helped by lawyers in other companies through various industry communities. When I joined the in-house world 12 years ago from a Japanese law firm, large international banks were all struggling with a huge wave of regulatory reform. Back then, I was relatively new to that particular area of finance, and my hiring was somewhat potential-based. Nonetheless, I was assigned to lead the regulatory reform efforts locally. My predecessor had left the bank before I joined, there was no sufficient handover, and I was completely lost as to what to do. What helped me most were the industry peer group discussions, where in-house counsels from major banks would get together to discuss common issues. I learned so much from what was discussed there and absorbed as much as I could. Without that network, I am sure that I wouldn’t have survived that time.

However, our situation today is far more difficult. The changes in the landscape we face today are unprecedented. Technological developments and the corresponding shifts in geopolitical and industrial landscapes are completely unpredictable, and the speed at which they happen is far faster than before. We might face a time that requires us to pivot, forcing us to redefine how we add value and rebuild the way we work. That is somewhat intimidating. But, I am confident that a way forward will be found through the collective wisdom and effort of the people in this room. I would like to be a part of that, and this network of people is enormously valuable and truly priceless.

Finally, let’s have a drink and celebrate our achievements for now – before your CEO calls asking you to join a call! Thank you so much.’