About DFDS

Management

EMT – Executive Management Team

Torben Carlsen

President & CEO

Born in 1965

Torben Carlsen has been Executive Vice President and CFO of DFDS A/S since 2009 and CEO as of May 1st 2019

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Karen Dyrskjøt Boesen

Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

Born in 1971

Karen Dyrskjøt Boesen is responsible for Corporate Finance, Group Accounts & Tax, Investor Relations & Corporate Planning, Procurement, Legal & Insurance as well as DFDS’ internal Strategy & Consulting team.

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About DFDS

We keep Europe moving through our comprehensive network connecting sea, road and rail, offering freight and passenger transport services and complementary logistics solutions.

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Mathieu Girardin

Executive Vice President, Ferry Division

Born in 1982

Mathieu Girardin is Executive Vice President of DFDS' Ferry Division, which covers all Passenger, Ro-Ro and Ro-Pax activities and their associated terminals.

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Niklas Andersson

Executive Vice President, Logistics Division

Born in 1973

Niklas Andersson is Executive Vice President for DFDS's Logistics Division, which includes all land transport on roads and railways, warehousing, cross-docking as well as other logistics services.

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Martin Gade Gregersen

Senior Vice President, Head of Cold Chain, Logistics Division

Born in 1980
Joined the Board: 2021

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Erika Markvardsen

Chief People Officer and Executive Vice President, People Division

Born in 1972

Erika is Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer for the People Division, with responsibility for HR Business Partnering, Talent Development, HR Operations, HR Center of Excellence and Corporate Social Responsibility.

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Rune Keldsen

Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President, IT & Digital Division

Born in 1979

Rune Keldsen is Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for the IT & Digital Division.

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Explore our network

Explore our interactive map to learn more about our network’s capabilities. Whether it’s ferry routes and port terminals, logistics transport and solutions, or our green transition, you'll discover a wealth of information here.

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