DLG Group chairman, Niels Dengsø Jensen, has announced he is stepping down from his role as AP Pension board chairman and DLG Group chairman, where he also acted as DLG's representative on the AP Pension board.

Jensen was elected to AP Pension's board of directors in 2013 and served as its chairman until yesterday's General Meeting.

Following the meeting, it was announced that Martin Nørholm Baltser, currently a member of AP Pension's board of directors, would take over as chairman, while Lasse Nyby would continue as deputy chairman.

Martin Nørholm Baltser is the CEO of Middelfart Sparekasse and has been on AP Pension's board of directors since 2022.

He commented on his new role: "I am pleased with the board of directors' trust in me. I look forward to taking on the role of chairman of AP Pension and continuing the good work that Niels has led.

"I am convinced that, together with the entire board of directors, I can further strengthen AP Pension's strategic development for the benefit of the customers," he continued.

"AP Pension thanks Niels for his many years of service and wishes him all the best in the future. At the same time, we welcome Martin as the new chairman and look forward to continued good cooperation in the new role," added Baltser.

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