Board of Governors

The Board of Governors approves the University’s strategy as well as budget and action plans; enters into Development Contracts with the Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation; appoints the President, and makes decisions on new building projects, etc.

The Board of Governors meets at least four times a year and comprises ten members: six external members, two students, and two staff representatives.

The President provides secretariat services to the Board of Governors.

Members of DTU's Board of Governors as of January 2024:

Chairman Karin Markides. Professor, President and CEO, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST)
Other directorships: Member of Board of Directors of Einride AB and Perstorp Holding AB.

Ulrik Juul Christensen. Chairman and CEO, Area9 Lyceum
Other directorships: Member of the Board of Directors of LEAP Innovations.

Henrik Clausen. CEO, TDC Net Holding and TDC Net A/S

Susanne Juhl. Freelance consultant and board member
Other directorships: Member of the Board of Politiken-Fonden, A/S Politiken Holding, Nunaoil A/S, Evida A/S and JP/Politikens Hus A/S.

Hanne Søndergaard. Chief Marketing Officer & Executive Vice President, Arla Foods Amba.
Other directorships: Member of the Board of Directors of the Arla Foundation. Chairman of Ejendomsaktieselskabet of 2/1 1989 Esbjerg, Tage Søndergaard Holding A/S and Annalise and Tage Søndergaards Fond.

Kasper Bøgh Pedersen. Information consultant. Elected by and from among the technical-administrative staff at DTU.

Ole Sigmund. Professor. Elected by and from among the academic staff at DTU.

Natasha Hougaard. Stud.polyt. Elected by and among students.

2 vacant seats on the board (one internal and one external)