CORPORATE
GOVERNANCE

We are committed to being compliant, transparent, and responsible in everything we do. Our corporate governance refers to the way the Topsoe Group is led and controlled. It is vital in making sure we manage our business in a responsible and efficient way in line with our values, purpose and strategy.   

Governance structure

Topsoe A/S has a two-tier governance structure consisting of the Board of Directors and the Senior Leadership Team.   

The Board of Directors is responsible for the overall management and strategic direction of Topsoe A/S. The Senior Leadership Team is responsible for the day-to-day management of the company.   

The general meeting is the supreme governing body of Topsoe A/S.    

Chairmanship and Committees   

The Board of Directors has established a chairmanship, an Audit, ESG and Risk Committee, a Remuneration Committee and an Innovation Committee. The purpose of the board committees is to report and make recommendations to the board.   

Shareholder and ownership structure 

Topsoe A/S is an unlisted, privately-owned company and the parent company of the Topsoe Group. Topsoe A/S is owned by Topsøe Holding A/S (~68%), Dahlia Investment Pte. Ltd. (~29%), and company employees through the Employee Share Program (~2%). The remaining ~1% is made up of treasury shares. Topsøe Holding A/S is wholly owned by the Topsøe family.    

The family’s strong commitment to our long-term growth strategy and continued development is fundamental to maintaining an innovative and sustainable company culture in line with the spirit of our founder. Dahlia Investment Pte. Ltd., of Singapore, is wholly owned by Temasek, an active investor committed to long-term investments and sustainable growth. The two main shareholders of Topsoe A/S have entered into a shareholders’ agreement.