Energinet CEO Thomas Egebo is leaving the Danish transmission system operator after eight years in the role, with deputy CEO and COO Søren Dupont Kristensen taking over as acting chief executive.
The decision comes as Energinet faces mounting pressure to expand Denmark’s electricity transmission network and manage increasingly constrained grid capacity amid rapid electrification and renewable energy development.
Energinet’s board said the scale and pace of the challenges required a different leadership profile for the organisation’s next phase. A recruitment process for a permanent CEO has begun, supported by an external search firm.
“A new CEO must develop Energinet into a decisive and open company that ensures security of supply, expands infrastructure faster and works more closely with customers and distribution companies,” said board chair Tommy Ahlers.
The change comes at a critical point for Denmark’s power system. Demand for grid connections is rising while new wind, solar, electrification and industrial projects compete for limited network capacity. Energinet is also expected to develop market and technology solutions that can make better use of infrastructure before new capacity is built.
Ahlers said the operator needed “sharper priorities and visible results” while continuing to maintain security of supply.
Egebo’s departure does not diminish the board’s assessment of his contribution during his tenure. Under his leadership, Energinet has overseen major changes in Denmark’s energy system and expanded its focus on digitalisation and international cooperation.
“I am proud of my time at Energinet and of what we have achieved together,” Egebo said. “The energy system has undergone enormous changes during my time as CEO.”
Kristensen, who has held senior positions at Energinet since 2011 and joined its executive board in 2023, will lead the organisation during the transition.
The board said maintaining momentum on grid expansion and other major programmes was its immediate priority. The permanent appointment will determine how Energinet responds to the increasingly urgent task of building the infrastructure needed for Denmark’s electrified energy system.
