Brandt added: “Nigel has been the chairman during a period of significant change and growth for Scandinavian Tobacco Group. During his tenure, the Company has developed from being newly listed to a stronger company with a clear strategy in place for the future. Nigel deserves a lot of credit for having led this development. I also wish to thank the Board of Directors for their confidence in me as they express their intention to elect me as the future chairman.”
Brandt has led different international, publicly listed and private equity businesses over the years. During his career he has held executive positions in the tobacco industry, having worked at House of Prince and Scandinavian Tobacco Group. From 2008-2017, Brandt served s CEO of Royal Unibrew. In addition to serving as vice chairman of STG’s Board of Directors, Brandt also is the chairman of he board of Toms Gruppen, Fritz Hansen, Intervare and Danish Bake Holding. He is also a member of the board of directors of Fred Holding, Gerda & Victor B. Strands Foundation, Gerda & Victor B. Strand Holding and Social Grill.
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