DFDS appoints new CFO

“Karen Dyrskjøt Boesen brings a strong and versatile set of financial and business skills to our executive management. Her extensive experience from various energy companies will also greatly benefit and support our green transition”, says Claus V. Hemmingsen, Chair of the Board of Directors.

Karen will join Torben Carlsen in the Group’s Executive Board as well as the Executive Management Team.

“I am very pleased to welcome Karen Dyrskjøt Boesen to DFDS. Karen’s mix of financial, business, and leadership skills will be a great asset for us as we focus on fulfilling our strategic ambitions to unlock value and transition to be a green company,” says Torben Carlsen, CEO.

Karen Dyrskjøt Boesen (53) has a strong background from both Danish and international companies with executive roles spanning the commercial and business development side to strategy, finance, and performance related roles.

Karen comes from a position as Group CFO at Sonnedix that is a leading international renewable solar and wind energy producer.

“I feel this is a very exciting time to join DFDS that is on a remarkable business growth and transformation journey. DFDS has embarked on the green transition and coming from a renewable energy producer, this is a journey I’m very passionate about and I look forward to putting my insights and experience to work, while leading on fulfilling DFDS’ financial ambitions,” says Karen Dyrskjøt Boesen.

In Karen’s new role as Group CFO at DFDS, a key focus area will be to drive financial performance, including process standardisation, and contribute to meeting the financial ambitions set for 2026. DFDS’ green transition will also be a high priority matching Karen’s extensive experience from energy companies.