MT Højgaard Holding A/S: Torben Bender is nominated to the board of directors at the annual general meeting

Core Viewpoint - The board of directors of MT Højgaard Holding A/S will propose Torben Bender for election to the board, replacing Pernille Fabricius, who is resigning after 12 years of service [1]. Group 1: Candidate Profile - Torben Bender, 58 years old, is a Danish citizen and a qualified state-authorised public accountant [2]. - He has a decade of experience at EY Denmark, serving as CEO and country manager, and was Chairman of the board until 2024 [2]. - Bender began his career in the auditing industry in 1991 at KPMG [2]. Group 2: Board Experience and Competencies - Bender is currently a board member of UNICEF Denmark, chairing the Risk and Audit Committee, and has held positions in various organizations including the Board Leadership Society and DI Rådgiverne [3]. - His competencies include financial management, auditing, reporting in listed companies, M&A, management, and strategic development [4]. - He has experience in the construction industry as an auditor for several companies, including MT Højgaard Holding, where he served as the general meeting-elected auditor until 2023 [4]. Group 3: Strategic Importance - The election of Bender is part of a generational change in the board initiated last year, aimed at aligning the board's composition with MT Højgaard Holding's strategic opportunities [5]. - Chairman Morten Hansen expressed satisfaction with attracting a competent profile like Bender to the board [5].