Jørgen Mads Clausen
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CEO, Danfoss
Jørgen Mads Clausen was born in 1948 and is President and Chief Executive Officer of Danfoss. Jørgen M. Clausen is the oldest son of Danfoss founder Mads Clausen. He holds a degree in electronic engineering from Denmark's Engineering Academy and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin, USA.
For a number of years, Jørgen M. Clausen was employed at Grundfos’ subsidiary in Germany. He then ran his own business in Copenhagen. In 1980, he took up a position at Danfoss as Manager of Corporate Technology and Research.
In 1990, Jørgen M. Clausen was appointed to Danfoss' Executive Committee and in 1991 became President of the Mobile Hydraulics Division. He became CEO in April 1996. He is Chairman of the Board of Sauer-Danfoss Inc., Chairman of the Board of Risø, Chairman of the Board of Young Enterprise Europe, and, finally, he is a member of the Academy of Technical Scientists.
Danfoss is one of the largest industrial companies in Denmark. The global group is a leader within the research, development, production, sales and service of mechanical and electronic components for several industries.
Danfoss’ activities are divided into three main business areas: Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Heating & Water and Motion Controls - all leaders within their sector. Danfoss owns a major share in one of the world’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of mobile hydraulics, Sauer-Danfoss. Danfoss seeks to obtain its goals with the minimal consumption of raw materials and energy, the least possible impact on its surroundings and with the most efficient use of resources. Danfoss has a long tradition of social responsibility towards both employees and the surrounding environment.
