Organisational structure
Novo Nordisk is organised under Danish law as a public limited liability company.
Shareholder authority
The shareholders have the ultimate authority over the company, and exercise their right to make decisions regarding Novo Nordisk at general meetings.
Board structure
The company has a two-tier board structure consisting of the Board of Directors and the Executive Management.
The Board of Directors supervises the performance of the company, its management and organisation on behalf of the shareholders. It also participates in determining the company strategy.
Executive Management, in turn, has responsibility for the company's daily operations.
The two bodies are separate, and no person serves as a member of both.
Annual Shareholders Meeting
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Board of Directors
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Executive Management
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