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Emil Kongshøj Larsen

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Executive Vice President, International Operations at Novo Nordisk
📍 Switzerland

Emil Kongshøj Larsen is the Executive Vice President for International Operations at Novo Nordisk, overseeing all global commercial units outside the USA. He has held numerous leadership roles since joining in 2007, with extensive experience across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. He is a Fulbright Scholar and holds a Masters in Political Science.

He is actively engaged in shaping Europes life science ecosystem to foster innovation and improve public health. Before his corporate career, Emil served as a policy adviser in the Danish and European Parliaments, focusing on economic policy, healthcare, and tax reforms, showcasing a foundational interest in public policy and health systems.

Before joining Novo Nordisk, he was a policy adviser in the Danish and European Parliaments.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Executive Vice President, International Operations
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Switzerland
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Priorities

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Obesity and Diabetes
Frequently speaks on making treatments for chronic diseases like obesity and diabetes more accessible and effective on a global scale.
Global Health Equity
His work and public statements emphasize expanding access to medicines and improving health awareness in developing regions, including Brazil and India.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
Executive Vice President, International Operations
Novo Nordisk
1-2025 - 8-2025
Senior Vice President, Region Europe & Canada
Novo Nordisk
10-2022 - 1-2025
Senior Vice President, Region North West Europe
Novo Nordisk
4-2020 - 10-2022
Corporate Vice President, Business Area Middle East, Africa and CIS (BAMEAC)
Novo Nordisk
1-2018 - 3-2020
Corporate Vice President, Business Area Near East & CIS (BANEC)
Novo Nordisk
In the press

Media appearances

Topchef-skifte bringer dansker i front for Novo Nordisks internationale operationer. Featured in MedWatch (Danish health news)
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Speaker – Emil Kongshøj Larsen (Executive Vice President, International Operations, Novo Nordisk). Featured in Copenhagen Life Science Summit
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Education
2001 - 2002
Fulbright Commission scholar
University of California, Berkeley
1995 - 2002
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)
Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen
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