Orsted names new finance boss

Orsted has appointed Daniel Lerup as the next group chief financial officer (CFO) and member of Orsted’s Executive Committee as of 8 April 2022.

Lerup (pictured) is currently senior vice president, head of commercial and EPC & operation finance at Orsted.

He has worked for the company since 2009.

The appointment follows the resignation of Group CFO Marianne Wiinholt on 23 December.

To find the best possible candidate, the Board of Directors initiated a process to identify Orsted’s next CFO which included both internal and external candidates, the Danish developer said. 

Orsted chairman Thomas Thune Andersen said: "On behalf of the Board, I’m very pleased to announce Daniel Lerup as our next group CFO.

"Daniel has extensive experience from several corporate finance functions, a strong strategic mindset, and in-depth knowledge of Orsted’s markets, business, and finance."

Orsted group president and chief executive Mads Nipper said: "I look forward to working even more closely with Daniel Lerup as Group CFO and member of Orsted’s Executive Committee.

"He’s a strong leader and ready to step up and become the next Group CFO of Orsted.

"He’ll support our global growth, while keeping financial discipline to help fulfil our ambition of becoming the world’s green energy major.

"I’m very proud that our recruitment process has confirmed our strong talent pipeline."

Lerup added: "Orsted has a strong purpose – to help fight climate change and create a world that runs entirely on green energy – and a very strong market position.

"I’ve enjoyed working with the Orsted team for the past 13 years and I’m excited about the journey that lies ahead of us.

"I’m very grateful for the trust the board and chief executive have extended to me, and I look forward to joining the Executive Committee and to leading Orsted’s Finance function."

Marianne Wiinholt will remain in office until the Annual General Meeting on 8 April 2022, after which Daniel Lerup will take over.