The new CEO, Jens H. Lund, has been a member of the Executive Board of DSV A/S since 2002, first as Group CFO and since 2021 as Group COO.
Commenting on the change, Thomas Plenborg, Chairman of the Board of Directors of DSV A/S, said:
“DSV has been on a fantastic journey under Jens Bjørn Andersen’s leadership since 2008. He has been instrumental in developing DSV into a leading global freight forwarder with excellent financial results and ultimately in creating significant value for DSV’s shareholders. It is a true privilege to work with Jens Bjørn and, on behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to take the opportunity already now to thank him for his contribution over the years.
The Board of Directors believes that now is the right time to execute on the succession plan and announce Jens Lund as the future Group CEO. Jens Bjørn has agreed to continue as Group CEO until September 2024, supporting a good handover and continuity in the senior leadership team.
Jens Lund has been part of the Executive Board for many years, and he is known and respected both internally and externally as a visionary and strong leader. The Board of Directors is confident that Jens Lund is the right person to drive DSV’s continued growth strategy and further develop our global network, customer services and digital infrastructure.”
Departing DSV Group CEO Jens Bjørn Andersen added:
“I am proud of the results that we have achieved as a team in DSV during my years as Group CEO. Through large acquisitions, integrations and challenging logistics markets, we have managed to support our customers, create value for our shareholders and – not least – to bring sustainability higher on the agenda. I would like to thank the Board of Directors, my leadership team and all my DSV colleagues for their trust and support throughout the years.”