New CFO at Egmont
Andreas Morthorst will assume the CFO position at Egmont on January 1, 2026. He will contribute to Egmont’s continued development as the Nordic region’s largest media group, bringing with him financial and business strategy experience from several large companies.
45-year-old Andreas Morthorst is appointed by Egmont as new CFO. Morthorst has served as CFO at Ellab since 2022 and previously held the same position at Tivoli. Morthorst also has experience from Scandinavian Tobacco Group and PwC. He is a certified public accountant.
“Egmont is a media group with a presence in 30 countries through TV, film, computer games, magazines, books, and digital agencies. Every day, we reach millions of customers with journalism, news, and entertainment through our many media companies. Given his track record in financial management, business development, and transformation, Andreas Morthorst is a valuable addition to Egmont’s group management. I look forward to working with him,” says Egmont’s President and CEO, Steffen Kragh.
Morthorst adds, “I am delighted to be joining the Nordic region’s largest media group and to continue the strategic transformation that Egmont has undergone over the past decade by expanding its media and platforms. At the same time, it is inspiring that Egmont has a dual purpose of telling important stories and supporting children and young people in difficult life circumstances. I look forward to contributing to Egmont’s further development and working with my many new colleagues,” says Egmont’s incoming CFO, Andreas Morthorst.
Andreas Morthorst will assume his position on January 1, 2026. He will replace Hans J. Carstensen, who has decided to hand over the baton after more than 20 years in Egmont’s management to start a new chapter in his life.