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Martin Praestegaard

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Administrerende direktør for ATP / CEO for ATP at ATP
📍 Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

Martin Praestegaard is the CEO of ATP, Denmarks largest pension fund, leveraging his extensive background as a former Permanent Secretary at the Danish Ministry of Finance. He holds a Masters in Political Science and is drawn to leading large institutions that have a significant societal impact, focusing on long-term, stable management.

He is keenly interested in sustainability, particularly in the developing area of biodiversity, and has participated in podcasts on the topic of climate. Describing himself as a calm and stable person, he values the ability to remain steady during turbulent times, reflecting his commitment to the welfare of ATPs members.

Unique fact: He is the first ATP CEO in decades with a high-level government background, which is seen as a key advantage in navigating regulatory affairs.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Administrerende direktør for ATP / CEO for ATP
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
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Priorities

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Responsible Investing
Considers responsible investing and navigating the current financial environment as a primary challenge and focus of his leadership at ATP.
Biodiversity & Climate
He has publicly singled out biodiversity as a critical, emerging issue for long-term investors and has discussed nature in podcast appearances.
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Career

Work history

7-2022
Administrerende direktør for ATP / CEO for ATP
ATP
9-2019 - 7-2022
Viceadministrerende direktør and CFO
ATP
8-2014 - 8-2019
Departementschef / Permanent Secretary
Finansministeriet - Danish Ministry of Finance
11-2012 - 7-2014
Direktør for Økonomi, Teknologi og Medieproduktion
DR
11-2010 - 10-2012
CFO / Økonomidirektør
DR
In the press

Media appearances

Interview: Martin Præstegaard, ATP CEO. Featured in IPE (Power & Energy)
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ATP-boss Martin Præstegaard forsvarer millionbonusser. Featured in Radio4.dk (RADIO IIII)
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Education
1997 - 2002
Master; cand.scient pol
Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen
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Harvard University
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