Denmark: Vestas’ Marika Fredriksson named CFO of the year

Based on a rigorous selection process evaluating 50 candidates from leading companies, Danish business daily Berlingske Business named Vestas’ Marika Fredriksson as CFO of the year, stressing her consistently business- oriented approach including a strong focus on the fundamental CFO tools.

“The field of exceptional CFO candidates was strong and the jury focused on the ability to carry out consistent, planned and extensive decisions that calls for courage and persistence.  The succesfull CFO is part of restructuring and change processes and knows how to see them through.  Berlingske Business and I are proud to name Marika Fredriksson as CFO of the year,” says Heine Dalsgaard, CFO of ISS and winner of ‘CFO of the Year’ 2014.

The jury also recognizes the impact Marika Fredriksson has had on the Vestas organization including the successful turnaround and a sharp and decisive effort to implement important changes and a careful approach on future results.

The award is based on the following criteria:  Business and comprehensive understanding; leadership and organization; communication and relations; and trusted advisor and supervisor.  The Berlingske Business conference and election of this year’s CFO of the year took place in Copenhagen Thursday 29 October 2015.