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Novo Nordisk: CEO to step down due to market challenges

Novo Nordisk is on the hunt for a new CEO after announcing that Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen is due to leave by mutual agreement.
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Novo Nordisk has announced that Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen will step down from his role as CEO. The decision was made “in light of the recent market challenges Novo Nordisk has been facing, and the development of the company’s share price since mid-2024.”

He will continue in the post for an undefined period in order to support a smooth transition. The search for a successor remains ongoing.

The shares fell 1.8% on the day of the announcement.

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Derren Nathan
Derren Nathan
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Published: 19th May 2025