Kristian Koktvedgaard

Kristian Koktvedgaard has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and organizations. Kristian is currently a board member of the EFRAG Sustainability Reporting Board and a deputy board member of the EFRAG Financial Reporting. Previously, they were a member of the EFRAG Project Task Force on Sustainability Reporting, where they played a key role in developing EU non-financial reporting standards.

In addition, Koktvedgaard served as a member of the IFRS Advisory Council at the IFRS Foundation. Kristian also held various leadership positions at the Confederation of Danish Industries (DI), including the Head of VAT, Accounting, and Auditing.

Koktvedgaard's expertise in VAT policy is evident from their role as the Chair of the BusinessEurope VAT Policy Group, where they represented the views and expertise of European businesses in the field. Kristian also continued to contribute to VAT policy discussions as part of the EU VAT Expert Group.

Furthermore, they have been actively involved in the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) as the Chair of the IESBA CAG. Kristian chaired the independent Advisory Group from 2013 to 2019.

Earlier in their career, Koktvedgaard worked as an auditor at KPMG and served in the Danish military at Gardehusarregimentet, Hesteeskadronen. Kristian also gained experience as a Studentermedhjælp at Unifinans.

Overall, Kristian Koktvedgaard has a strong background in sustainability reporting, financial reporting, VAT policy, and ethics standards, making him a valuable asset in their field of expertise.

Kristian Koktvedgaard's education history includes obtaining a degree in Economics from the University of Copenhagen in 1996. Kristian then went on to complete a degree in Auditing and Accounting from Copenhagen Business School between 1998 and 2003. In 2014 to 2015, they enrolled in CBS Executive Fonden to pursue a program in Executive Board Leadership & Corporate Governance.