Management

The Rich. Müller Foundation is led by a dedicated board, committed to responsible stewardship and the foundation’s long-term mission

The board ensures that the Rich. Müller Foundation remains firmly rooted in its values and guided by its founding principles.

Each member contributes with wide-ranging experience and shared commitment that supports the foundation’s continued impact.

Board Members

Bjarne Moltke
Hansen

Chairman of the Board

Year of birth 1961

Gender Male

Elected to Board March 2012

Re-elected March 2024

Expiration of election term March 2027

Other management duties, etc. 
RMIG A/S (Chairman)
Aalborg Portland Holding A/S (Chairman)
Pindstrup Mosebrug A/S (Chairman)
Randers Tegl A/S (Chairman)
Aasted ApS (Chairman)
Alexander Foss’ Industrifond (Chairman)
LKAB
PPC Ltd
Danish SGD Investment Fund, Investment Committee
BMH Advice ApS (Beneficial owner)

Education
BSc in Civil Engineering, Cement and Concrete Technology from the Danish Academy of Engineering
INSEAD, Young Managers Programme

Qualifications
International management experience
Strategy and business development
Acquisitions and divestments
Economics and finance experience 
Experience from the manufacturing industry 
Communication 

Independent No

Per Thanning
Johansen 

Vice Chairman of the Board

Year of birth 1964

Gender Male

Elected to Board March 2020

Re-elected March 2023

Expiration of election term March 2026

Other management duties, etc.
RMIG A/S (Vice Chairman)

Education
BSc in civil engineering, construction from Engineering College, Aarhus
EBA in Engineering Business Administration from Engineering College, Horsens
MBA, Master of Business Administration from CBS

Qualifications
International management experience
Strategy and business development
Experience from metal industry

Independent No

Anne Christine
Beck

Member of the Board

Year of birth 1965

Gender Female

Elected to Board March 2023

Re-elected 

Expiration of election term March 2026

Other management duties, etc.
Rottendorf Pharma (Managing Director)
BHS Service Center A/S
Studsgaard Holding A/S
Beck Capital ApS (Beneficial owner)

Education
MSc in Mechanical Engineering from the Danish
Academy of Engineering

Qualifications
International management experience
Strategy and business development

Independent No

Claus Beier


Member of the Board

Year of birth 1971

Gender Male

Elected to Board March 2025

Re-elected -

Expiration of election term March 2028

Other management duties, etc.
RMIG A/S (Board Member)
Vald. Birn Group (CEO)
Tasso A/S (Chairman)
Kockums Maskin AB (Chairman)
Vald. Birn GmbH (Chairman) 
Uldalls Jernstøberi A/S (Board Member)
Mads Ege Damgaards familiefond (Board Member)
Mads Ege Damgaard Holding (Board Member)

Education
Wharton Executive Business School, Scaling Business for growth
INSEAD, Executive Board programme
London Business School, Leading Business into the Future 
INSEAD, Executive Management Program 

Qualifications
International management experience
Strategy and business development
Full value chain
Experience from building, kitchen & technical industri to OEM

Independent No

Management remuneration and foundation governance

The Rich. Müller Foundation supports the recommendations on foundation governance issued by the Danish Committee on Foundation Governance

2024

In 2024, the total remuneration for the board of trustees amounted to DKK 425,000 and was apportioned as follows: DKK 170,000 to the Chairman and DKK 85,000 to each of the other board members (including the Vice Chairman).

Recommendations for foundation governance for financial period 1/1 - 31/12 2024
Form for ‘Statutory report on foundation governance’ including recommendations can be downloaded below.
NB: In Danish only.

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2023

In 2023, the total remuneration for the board of trustees amounted to DKK 425,000 and was apportioned as follows: DKK 170,000 to the Chairman and DKK 85,000 to each of the other board members (including the Vice Chairman).

Recommendations for foundation governance for financial period 1/1 - 31/12 2023
Form for ‘Statutory report on foundation governance’ including recommendations can be downloaded below. NB: In Danish only.

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2022

In 2022, the total remuneration for the board of trustees amounted to DKK 425,000 and was apportioned as follows: DKK 170,000 to the Chairman and DKK 85,000 to each of the other board members (including the Vice Chairman).

Recommendations for foundation governance for financial period 1/1 - 31/12 2022
Form for ‘Statutory report on foundation governance’ including recommendations can be downloaded below. NB: In Danish only.

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2021

In 2021, the total remuneration for the board of trustees amounted to DKK 375,000 and was apportioned as follows: DKK 150,000 to the Chairman and DKK 75,000 to each of the other board members (including the Vice Chairman).

Recommendations for foundation governance for financial period 1/1 - 31/12 2021
Form for ‘Statutory report on foundation governance’ including recommendations can be downloaded below. NB: In Danish only.

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2020

In 2020, the total remuneration for the board of trustees amounted to DKK 375,000 and was apportioned as follows: DKK 150,000 to the Chairman and DKK 75,000 to each of the other board members (including the Vice Chairman).

Recommendations for foundation governance for financial period 1/1 - 31/12 2020
Form for ‘Statutory report on foundation governance’ including recommendations can be downloaded below. NB: In Danish only.

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2019

In 2019, the total remuneration for the board of trustees amounted to DKK 375,000 and was apportioned as follows: DKK 150,000 to the Chairman and DKK 75,000 to each of the other board members (including the Vice Chairman).

Recommendations for foundation governance for financial period 1/1 - 31/12 2019
Form for ‘Statutory report on foundation governance’ including recommendations can be downloaded below. NB: In Danish only.

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