Elsebeth Budolfsen facts for kids
Elsebeth Budolfsen, born on March 8, 1947, is a smart Danish pharmacist and a top business leader. For over 20 years, she has held important jobs leading big companies in Denmark. These include ALK-Abelló, Christian Hansen Holding, and Novo. In 2015, she was leading a special science company called T-cellic. She also helps guide many other companies and groups, like DONG Energy and Danske Bank.
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About Elsebeth Budolfsen
Elsebeth Budolfsen has had a very successful career. She is known for her leadership skills and for helping other women in business.
Her Early Life and Education
Elsebeth finished her pharmacy studies in 1971. She attended the Danish Pharmaceutical College. After that, she earned another degree in biology in 1973.
A Leader in Business
In 1997, Elsebeth was named "businesswoman of the year." This was because of her great work and success in leading companies. Since 1991, she has also been a member of the Danish Academy of Technical Sciences. This is a special group for smart people in science and technology.
Supporting Women in Leadership
Elsebeth believes strongly in helping women get to top leadership jobs. She once explained that today's workers want a new kind of leader. They don't want to be told what to do all the time. She thinks women can offer a different, more teamwork-focused way of leading. This is especially true for younger generations. They want a "holistic" approach, meaning leaders who care about the whole person and not just the work.
Her Family
Elsebeth Budolfsen's father was Svend Erik Budolfsen, a medical expert. Her mother was Kirsten Elisabeth Larsen, a physiotherapist. Elsebeth has an older sister named Lise Hannestad. Lise was born in 1943 and studies old cultures and history.
