Board of Directors

Board positions

Chairman:

Ejendomsmægler Kim Svane A/S

Special competencies

In-depth knowledge of Novozymes’ business, and expertise in managing and working in an international biotechnology company.

* This board member is not regarded as independent in the sense of the definition in the Danish Recommendations on Corporate Governance that apply to Danish listed companies.

Board positions

Chairman:

F. Uhrenholt A/S

Member:

IFC Europe A/S

Human Practice Foundation

Advisory Board of Axcel

Special competencies

International business and management experience, specifically within sales, marketing, branding and acquisitions. Experience in finance and accounting matters.

Board positions

Member:

Rockwool A/S, Denmark, until February 2016

Nord/LB Holzminden

Deutsche Bank Hannover

Nomination Committee of Probi AB, Sweden

Special competencies

International business and management experience, and experience in converting research and biotechnology into commercial products and solutions.

Special competencies

In-depth knowledge of the Novo Group's business, international experience from managing global biotech and biopharma companies, and financial and accounting expertise.

* This board member is not regarded as independent in the sense of the definition in the Danish Recommendations on Corporate Governance that apply to Danish listed companies.

Board positions

Chairman:

Arkil Holding A/S

Brdr. Hartmann A/S

Danske Invest, three other UCITS funds and two AIF funds

Vice Chairman:

Dalhoff Larsen & Horneman A/S

Solar A/S

Member:

Aktieselskabet Schouw & Co.

Danske Invest Management A/S

Member of the Audit Commitee:

Aktieselskabet Schouw & Co.

Solar A/S

Special competencies

Expertise within business development and acquisitions, macroeconomics and intellectual property rights. Experience in finance and accounting matters

Board positions

Chairman:

Atlas Antibodies AB

Antibodypedia AB

Vice Chairman:

Atlas Antibodies AB

Member:

Alligator AB

Bure Equity AB

Woodheads AB

Special competencies

Broad experience in research and biotechnology.

Board positions

Member:

Novo Nordisk Foundation