DLF appoints Brian Benjamin Staalkjær as new Group Chief Financial Officer
DLF has appointed Brian Benjamin Staalkjær as its new Group Chief Financial Officer (Group CFO). He will assume the role no later than 1 October 2026 and become a member of the Executive Management Team.
Brian Benjamin Staalkjær joins DLF from Novonesis, where he currently serves as Senior Vice President and Head of Business Finance. He has previously held senior finance leadership positions at Chr. Hansen, Novo Nordisk and PwC Denmark, bringing extensive experience in international finance leadership, transformation and strategic business development.
As Group CFO, Brian will be responsible for DLF’s global finance function and will support the company’s continued development as a global leader in seed.
"Brian brings a strong combination of international experience, strategic insight and leadership capabilities. His experience from complex global organisations will be a valuable asset as DLF continues to develop and strengthen its position in the global seed industry," says Søren Halbye, Group CEO
Brian Benjamin Staalkjær says:
"DLF is a unique company with a strong international position, a long-term ownership model and close ties to agriculture. I look forward to joining DLF and contributing to the company’s continued development together with colleagues, customers and owners."