Kaare Daugaard Hansen

Kaare Daugaard Hansen is a finance professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles. Currently serving as Director of Finance Operations and Head of Treasury and PTP at Ascendis Pharma since January 2022, Daugaard Hansen previously worked as Treasury Manager at NKT Photonics, where responsibilities included managing a team of accountants and overseeing financial processes. Prior roles include Finance Project Manager at Eltel Networks and Consultant at infiniance, specializing in financial solutions. Daugaard Hansen held positions at Novozymes, starting as a Finance Graduate and progressing to roles such as Credit Manager and Assistant Treasurer. Additional experience includes serving as Chairman and Advisory Board Member at PP Møbler, and various financial roles at Citigroup and nonprofit organizations. Daugaard Hansen holds a Master’s degree in Applied Economics and Finance from Copenhagen Business School and has participated in exchange programs at Emory University and National Chengchi University.