Danfoss today announced that Kristian Strand has been named President of Danfoss Climate Solutions. He succeeds Jürgen Fischer who, after 16 years with Danfoss, has decided to retire.
Strand, who is currently serving as Divisional President, Commercial Compressors in Danfoss Climate Solutions, will join the Danfoss Group Executive Team and take over as President of Danfoss Climate Solutions as of April 1, 2025. Prior to his current role, Strand served as Divisional President, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Controls, in Danfoss Climate Solutions. He has played a crucial role in the Climate Solutions Leadership Team, driving segment strategy and performance.
“I’m honored to succeed Jürgen and to lead this exceptional team. I’m humbled by the responsibility and excited to build on the strong foundation Jürgen has established,” Strand said. “I look forward to working together with the Danfoss Climate Solutions team to continue driving the business forward.”
Jürgen Fischer retires as President, Danfoss Climate Solutions.
Kristian Strand succeeds Jürgen Fischer as President, Danfoss Climate Solutions.
“I’m very proud to announce that Kristian will join the Danfoss Group Executive Team and is taking over the responsibilities as President of Danfoss Climate Solutions. He will ensure continuity and together with the Danfoss Climate Solutions team and our customers take the business to the next level,” said Kim Fausing, Danfoss President & CEO. “Kristian brings a wealth of experience and strong business results from his previous roles and shares our ambition and passion for the climate solutions business. I would like to thank Jürgen for his dedication, strong leadership, and great contribution to Danfoss and Danfoss Climate Solutions over these past 16 years. We wish Jürgen all the best for the future and Kristian every success in his new role.”
Fischer joined Danfoss in 2008 as Vice President for Industrial Automation. Since then, he has held various executive leadership roles within Cooling and in January 2020 formed the Climate Solutions Segment. Under his leadership, Danfoss Climate Solutions has transformed to build a large and leading global position in energy-efficient cooling and heating solutions for industrial applications, buildings, infrastructure, and the entire food and cold chain – a very strong and resilient business which remains core to Danfoss.
“I’m proud to pass on a business, which is performing stronger and positioned better than ever before – and happy that Danfoss Climate Solutions will be in good and safe hands with Kristian,” Fischer said. “I have considered my decision to retire for a while and I’m now looking forward to starting a new chapter being able to pursue active board roles. Danfoss is an incredible company with a very strong business purpose, clear long-term strategy, and a culture I deeply value. Our focus on decarbonizing with our customers, customer satisfaction, and people development is impressive.”
About Danfoss:
Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification. Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities. Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 40,000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.
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