Former Novo Nordisk CEO Lars Rebien Sørensen has been appointed as Novo Holdings’ new chairman.
He said: “In recent years, Novo Holdings has significantly increased its investments and influence in the global life science sector.
“I consider it to be a great responsibility to lead the continued growth of Novo Holdings as it plans to further increase its investments in life science companies in the coming years.
Sørensen will succeed Sten Scheibye – who retires effective 1 July – and he will also become chairman of the board of the Novo Nordisk Foundation.