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Christian Kettel Thomsen

b. 1959

Royal Governor of Danmarks Nationalbank

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About Christian Kettel Thomsen

Born 1959. Christian Kettel Thomsen is a Danish economist.

Christian Kettel Thomsen (born 23 August 1959) is the Royal Governor of the Bank of Denmark. He has also served as Permanent Secretary at the Prime Minister's Office (20102020) and Ministry of Finance (20052010), and as Vice-President of the European Investment Bank (20202023).

Early life and education Christian Kettel Thomsen started his professional career in a somewhat unconventional way for a future department head, as he went to sea as a ship's boy for the shipping company A.P. Møller - Mærsk at the age of 16. He later advanced to ship's cook and steward, before retiring from the sea in 1985. Thomsen graduated with a Master of Science (Economics) (cand.polit) from the University of Copenhagen in 1991.

Career In 1991, Thomsen joined the ministry Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Business Policy Coordination.

Personal life Thomsen is married to Dorthe Mikkelsen. They have one son (born 1999).

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Important facts

Born
23 August 1959, Køge
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Economist
Nationality
Kingdom of Denmark
Education
University of Copenhagen
Positions held
Permanent Secretary of State to the Prime Minister's Office, Governor of the Danish Nationalbank
Employers
Maersk, Ministry of Finance of Denmark, Ministry of the State of Denmark, Danmarks Nationalbank
Also known as
Christian K Thomsen

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Christian Kettel Thomsen?

Royal Governor of Danmarks Nationalbank

When was Christian Kettel Thomsen born?

Christian Kettel Thomsen was born on 23 August 1959 in Køge.

What is Christian Kettel Thomsen's occupation?

Christian Kettel Thomsen is an economist.

What nationality is Christian Kettel Thomsen?

Christian Kettel Thomsen is Danish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Christian Kettel Thomsen

· Wikidata: Q12306042

· DBpedia: Christian Kettel Thomsen

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