Who make up the senior management of Danmarks Nationalbank?
Danmarks Nationalbank's management consists of a Board of Governors, a Committee of Directors and a Board of Directors.
Who make up Danmarks Nationalbank's Board of Governors?
Danmarks Nationalbank's Board of Governors has three members. Governor Christian Kettel Thomsen is Chairman of the Board of Governors. He is Governor by Royal Appointment, i.e. de facto appointed by the Danish government. The other two members of the Board of Governors, Per Callesen and Signe Krogstrup, are elected by the Board of Directors on the recommendation of the Committee of Directors.
What are the Board of Governors' tasks?
The Board of Governors is charged with the day-to-day management of Danmarks Nationalbank and the governors distribute the responsibilities among themselves. The Board of Governors holds sole responsibility for the formulation and ongoing adjustment of monetary policy.
Who make up Danmarks Nationalbank's Committee of Directors?
Danmarks Nationalbank's Committee of Directors has seven members. The two members of the Board of Directors appointed by the Minister for Industry, Business and Financial Affairs are permanent members. The other five members are elected by the Board of Directors from among its members. Members of the Committee of Directors are elected for one-year terms.
What are the Committee of Directors' tasks?
Put simply, the Committee of Directors is charged with keeping informed of Danmarks Nationalbank's activities, including overseeing that auditing is satisfactory and reviewing Danmarks Nationalbank's major exposures. The Committee of Directors is also charged with recommending and approving recommendations of members of the Board of Directors. The Committee of Directors usually meets ten times a year, see link.
Who make up Danmarks Nationalbank's Board of Directors?
Danmarks Nationalbank's Board of Directors has 25 members, eight of whom are MPs appointed by the Folketing (Parliament), while two are appointed by the Minister for Industry, Business and Financial Affairs. The remaining 15 members represent a broad range of geographical and business interests. Members of the Board of Directors are elected for five-year terms and may be re-elected only twice.
What are the Board of Directors' tasks?
The Board of Directors oversees Danmarks Nationalbank's compliance with the Danmarks Nationalbank Act and the by-laws. The Board of Directors' responsibilities also include appointing two of the governors, approving the annual accounts and appointing members of the Committee of Directors. The Board of Directors usually meets once every quarter, see link.
How many departments does Danmarks Nationalbank have?
Danmarks Nationalbank has eight departments, including Economics and Monetary Policy, Corporate Services and Secretariat and Communications, see link to organisation chart.
How many employees does Danmarks Nationalbank have?
At the end of 2021, the number of full-time employees was 457.
Read more about Danmarks Nationalbank's organisation.