Nordjyllandsfonden appoints Michael Lundgaard Thomsen as new director

Michael Lundgaard Thomsen has been appointed as the new director of Nordjyllandsfonden, effective December 1. Thomsen was selected from over 100 applicants to lead the foundation's future development and philanthropic direction following the sale of shares in Spar Nord.

Thomsen transitions to this role from Aalborg Portland, where he served for 13 years, most recently as Director of Corporate Affairs and previously as CEO. During his tenure at the cement producer, he was noted for his work in driving organizational change and leading the climate partnership for energy-intensive industry. His professional background includes leadership roles at Siemens Flow Instruments, Linak, and Danfoss.