Søren Nedergaard is Chief Portfolio Officer (CPO) of the Novo Nordisk Foundation and also part of the Executive Management.

Prior to joining the Novo Nordisk Foundation in March 2021, Søren has served as Director of the Rector’s office at the University of Copenhagen from 2018-2021.

From 2001 to 2018, Søren has pursued his career in education, research and innovation having held various positions under the Ministry of Higher Education and Science, including as Head of Division at the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science and as Research Attaché at the newly established Innovation Centre Denmark in Silicon Valley (US).

On October 9 at Maersk Tower, Søren will take part in the panel debate Unlocking the Societal Value of Innovation: Shaping the Future of Resilient Sustainable and Innovative Healthcare in Europe.