EMT – Executive Management Team

Erika Markvardsen

Chief People Officer, Executive Vice President for DFDS's People Division

Born: 1972

Education: Bachelor of Science in Global Business Engineering

Appointed: 1 June 2025

Position: Chief People Officer and Executive Vice President, People Division

Previous positions:

  • 2023-2025: HR Director and Global HR Business Partner, DFDS
  • 2014-2023: VP, HR Director & various HR Leadership positions, Atos IT Solutions and Services
  • 2010-2014: Global HR Business Partner and Head of Recruitment, FLSmidth
  • 2005-2010: Talent Acquisition Consultant, Manpower Professional
  • 1999-2003: Market Manager, Tellabs (former DSC Communications)
  • 1998-1999: Proposal Manager, DSC Communications
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