Jacob Aarup-Andersen

Jacob Aarup-Andersen (born 6 December 1977) is a Danish businessman and CEO of Carlsberg, one of the world's leading brewery groups based in Denmark.

Early life Aarup-Andersen was born on 6 December 1977. He earned a master's degree in economics from the University of Copenhagen in 2002.

On 17 October 2018, the Danish financial regulator rejected Aarup-Andersen as the next chief executive (CEO) of Danske Bank (to succeed Thomas Borgen, who resigned following a major money laundering scandal), despite him being the board's unanimous choice, citing his lack of experience. In 2020, it was announced that Danish services provider ISS hired him as chief executive to replace Jeff Gravenhorst.

In autumn 2023, Aarup-Andersen became CEO of the Carlsberg Group, replacing Cees ‘t Hart.

Personal life He and his wife, Stine Aarup-Andersen, have three children.

Honours In 2025, Aarup-Andersen was appointed Knight of the Order of Dannebrog.

Other activities Aarup-Andersen is a member of the European Group of the Trilateral Commission. He is also a member of the World Economic Forum.