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Vestas appoints Jakob Wegge-Larsen as new CFO

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Posted on January 15, 2025

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COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Denmark's Vestas said on Wednesday it had appointed Jakob Wegge-Larsen as its new chief financial officer, adding he will start the position in the second quarter of this year.

Vestas Announces Jakob Wegge-Larsen as New Chief Financial Officer

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Denmark's Vestas said on Wednesday it had appointed Jakob Wegge-Larsen as its new chief financial officer, adding he will start the position in the second quarter of this year.

Wegge-Larsen joins Vestas from DB Schenker where he currently serves as CFO. He will replace Hans Martin Smith, who stepped down as CFO in December after 20 years with Vestas.

The wind turbine maker in November posted a smaller than expected core profit for the third quarter and warned its profit margin for 2024 would likely be at the lower end of its forecast range due to higher costs and warranty provisions.

(Reporting by Louise Breusch Rasmussen, editing by Terje Solsvik)

Key Takeaways

  • Jakob Wegge-Larsen appointed as Vestas CFO.
  • Wegge-Larsen joins from DB Schenker.
  • Hans Martin Smith stepped down in December.
  • Vestas posted lower than expected Q3 profit.
  • Profit margin for 2024 expected to be low.

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Who is Jakob Wegge-Larsen?
Jakob Wegge-Larsen is the newly appointed CFO of Vestas, previously serving as CFO at DB Schenker.
Why did Vestas appoint a new CFO?
Vestas appointed a new CFO following the departure of Hans Martin Smith, who stepped down after 20 years with the company.

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