DFDS has appointed Karen Dyrskjøt Boesen as the new Group chief financial officer (CFO), replacing Karina Deacon who resigned in November 2023. Dyrskjøt Boesen’s appointment comes into effect on July 1, 2024. 

“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.

Dyrskjøt Boesen 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 is a 53-year-old professional with extensive experience in Danish and international companies. She has held executive roles in various areas including commercial and business development, strategy, finance, and performance. Most recently, she served as Group CFO at Sonnedix, a leading international producer of renewable solar and wind energy.

“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 her new role as Group CFO at DFDS, a key focus area for Dyrskjøt Boesen 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.