Board of Directors

Danske Bank's highest-ranking governing bodies are the Board of Directors and the Executive Board. In this two-tier structure, no executive officers in the Danske Bank Group serve on the Board of Directors of the parent company.

According to the Group's two-tier management structure, the Board of Directors sets forth the general principles for Danske Bank's affairs.

The Board is responsible for ensuring that the Group's organisation is sound and in this capacity appoints the Executive Board, the Group chief auditor, the deputy Group chief auditor and the secretary to the Board of Directors.

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Overview of the Board of Directors

Board members The Board consists of 15 members and meets approximately 12 times a year. See the composition of the Board of Directors. Read about the Board members	Board of Directors committees The Board has appointed several committees that monitor special areas or prepare cases that are treated by the entire Board. Read about the Board committees

Nomination and election The Danske Bank Group's Board members are elected at the annual general meeting for one-year terms. Read about nomination and election	Evaluation At Danske Bank the chairman of the Board of Directors is responsible for evaluating the Board of Directors and the Executive Board. Read about evaluation

Employee representatives According to Danish legislation, employees are entitled to select a number of representatives. Read about the employee representatives	Board of Directors Secretariat The Board of Directors Secretariat is responsible for the daily business of the Board of Directors. Read about the Board of Directors Secretariat

Rules of Procedure The division of responsibilities between the Board of Directors and the Executive Board is set forth in the Group's Rules of Procedure. Read excerpts from the Rules of Procedure	Directors' remuneration Danske Bank's directors receive a fixed fee and are not covered by any type of incentive- or performance-based remuneration. Read about Board of Directors remuneration