Brian Mikkelsen
Brian Mikkelsen | |
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The Danish Chamber of Commerce | |
CEO | |
In office 21 June 2018 – present | |
Minister of Economic and Business Affairs | |
In office 23 February 2010 – 3 October 2011 | |
Preceded by | Lene Espersen |
Succeeded by | Margrethe Vestager |
Justice Minister of Denmark | |
In office September 2008 – February 2010 | |
Preceded by | Lene Espersen |
Succeeded by | Lars Barfoed |
Culture Minister of Denmark | |
In office 27 November 2001 – 10 September 2008 | |
Preceded by | Elsebeth Gerner Nielsen |
Succeeded by | Carina Christensen |
Vice President of World Anti-Doping Agency | |
In office 2004–2006 | |
Personal details | |
Born |
Copenhagen, Denmark | 31 January 1966
Political party | Conservative People's Party |
Spouse(s) | Eliane Wexøe Mikkelsen |
Alma mater | University of Copenhagen |
Brian Arthur Mikkelsen (born 31 January 1966) is CEO of The Danish Chamber of Commerce. He is former Minister and former member of the Conservative People's Party, and The Danish Parliament (Folketinget) since 21 September 1994.
Early life
Mikkelsen was born in Copenhagen as the son of systems consultant Arne Mikkelsen and receptionist Winnie Mikkelsen.
Political career
Mikkelsen was the Danish Culture Minister from November 2001 to September 2008, Justice Minister from September 2008 to February 2010 and Minister of Economic and Business Affairs from February 2010 to October 2011. He was appointed Minister for Industry, Business and Financial Affairs on 28 November 2016.
Other activities
Mikkelsen has since 2001 been a member of the executive committee of the World Anti-Doping Agency, and he was its vice-president from 2004 to 2006. In his capacity as minister, he also holds the following positions:
- European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Ex-Officio Member of the Board of Governors[1]
- European Investment Bank (EIB), Ex-Officio Member of the Board of Governors[2]
- Nordic Investment Bank (NIB), Ex-Officio Member of the Board of Governors[3]
References
- CV - from Folketinget.
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by Elsebeth Gerner Nielsen |
Culture Minister of Denmark 27 November 2001 – 10 September 2008 |
Succeeded by Carina Christensen |
Preceded by Lene Espersen |
Justice Minister of Denmark September 2008 – February 2010 |
Succeeded by Lars Barfoed |
Preceded by Lene Espersen |
Minister of Economic and Business Affairs February 2010 – October 2011 |
Succeeded by Ole Sohn |