Jacob Østergaard

Jacob Østergaard is a seasoned professional in the field of energy systems with extensive experience in various leadership roles. Currently serving as Chairman of the H.C. Ørsted Prize Committee and holding multiple board positions at organizations such as Nerve Smart Systems, Intelligent Energi, and Energimuseet, Jacob Østergaard has contributed to the governance of these entities since 2019. As a Professor and Head of Division at the Center for Electric Power and Energy, DTU Elektro, Jacob Østergaard specializes in intelligent energy systems. With a foundational education from the Technical University of Denmark, Jacob Østergaard has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to the energy sector, exemplified by past roles at Energinet.dk and DEFU.