Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen

Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen

business executive Denmark

Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen is the CEO of Novo Nordisk, a leading global healthcare company based in Denmark that specializes in diabetes care and hormone replacement therapies. Under his leadership, the company has focused on innovation and sustainability, driving advancements in diabetes medications and weight management solutions. Recently, he has been vocal about the challenges of high drug prices in the U.S., addressing issues related to pharmacy benefit managers and the pricing mechanisms that affect patient access to medications.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
37,922
Power
1,683$
Sentiment
3.93
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Norway 1 3.00 0.09% +0% 5,421,241 5,048 $403,000 375$
United Kingdom 1 4.00 0.05% +0% 67,886,011 32,875 $2,700,000 1,308$
Totals 2 73,307,252 37,923 $3,103,000 1,683$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Mike Doustdar was appointed chief executive of Novo Nordisk this summer after his predecessor, Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen, was ousted over concerns the company was losing its dominance in the field. 4

The Guardian: Novo Nordisk shares slide after Ozempic pill fails in Alzheimer’s trials | Pharmaceuticals industry

Ireland Ireland: Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen was forced out as chief executive of Novo Nordisk in May after a weak earnings report. 3

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Novo Nordisk to cut staff numbers at Irish business – The Irish Times

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen was replaced as chief executive of Novo Nordisk in May 2025. 5

BBC: Ozempic-maker Novo Nordisk to cut 9,000 jobs

Denmark Denmark: Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen was the former CEO of Novo Nordisk who predicted layoffs after a tough period for the company. 5

Politiken: Novo Nordisk fyrer tusindvis af medarbejdere

Denmark Denmark: Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen expressed in his farewell that layoffs were on the horizon for Novo Nordisk. 4

Politiken: »De kommer ikke til at tjene de fantasilioner, man havde stillet i udsigt«.

Denmark Denmark: Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen, the former CEO of Novo Nordisk, indicated that layoffs were likely. 5

Politiken: Novo Nordisk beder nyansatte om ikke at møde op alligevel

Denmark Denmark: Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen was fired by Lars Rebien Sørensen, leading to significant criticism of the latter. 4

Politiken: »Han er helt ligeglad med, hvad vi tænker om ham«

Switzerland Switzerland: Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen was the CEO of Novo Nordisk before being separated from the company. 4

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Vom Börsenstar zum Sorgenkind – findet Novo Nordisk zurück in die Spur?

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen is the chief executive of Novo Nordisk who reported on the sales growth of its GLP-1 brands. 6

BBC: THG says high whey protein prices will a chunk out of profits