16 Jun 2021

Birgitte Nauntofte joins DHI’s Board of Directors

Hørsholm, Denmark, June 2021: DHI announces Birgitte Nauntofte as a new member of the Board of Directors.

For many years, Birgitte has directed the Novo Nordisk Foundation, and has a background as a professor at the University of Copenhagen. Birgitte Nauntofte is currently on the board of the two foundations, the BioInnovation Institute and LIFE, respectively.

DHI’s Chairman of the Board, Jakob Thomasen, says, ‘We are very pleased to welcome Birgitte Nauntofte to DHI's board. Birgitte’s strong experience in strengthening and internationalising Danish research will be a significant asset in the realisation of DHI's ambitious strategy to become a global lighthouse within water, water environments and water technology.’

Using deeply specialised advice and advanced technology, DHI works globally to ensure sustainable management of the world's water resources. DHI researches and develops innovative methods for handling and working with water, and to protect aquatic environments.

‘I am very much looking forward to being a part of DHI's strategic journey. DHI has a very important role to play in ensuring the sustainable development of the planet, and I look forward to being able to contribute to DHI's continued success’, Birgitte Nauntofte says.

For more information, please reach out to Chairman of the Board Jakob Thomasen.

About DHI

DHI is a leading, innovative, global advisory company that integrates deep domain knowledge and technology to enable new ways to use, manage and live with water and protect water-related ecosystems. Founded in 1964, our credibility is built on over 50 years of dedicated research and real-world experience in global water industries.