Kim Hvid Thomsen
Born: 8 August 1963
Nationality: Danish
Resident: Denmark
Position: Industry technician and Senior Shop Steward, Vestas Nacelles A/S (Denmark) 1985–.
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Position with Vestas Wind Systems A/S
Elected by Group employees. Member of the Board of Directors since May 1996 and re-elected for subsequent terms, most recently in 2008. Term of office expires in 2012.
Mr Thomsen does not meet the definition of independence as set out by the Danish Corporate Governance Committee6) due to employment with the Vestas Nacelles A/S (Denmark).
Shareholding
Increased his and one of his related parties’ holdings of Vestas shares in 2011 by 1,652 shares. Shareholding as per 31 December 2011: 4,793 shares.
Competencies
| Education: | ||
| 1984 | Industry technician (Denmark) | |
| Former positions: | ||
| 1981–1984 | Industry technician trainee, Tim Maskinfabrik (Denmark) | |
| 1985 | Industry technician K.P. Komponenter (Denmark) | |
Special competencies
Mr Thomsen has the following special competencies which specifically are essential to the work of the Board of Directors of Vestas Wind Systems A/S: In-depth knowledge of production processes and human resources, etc. of the Vestas Group.
Fiduciary positions
Deputy Chairman of the Board of: Metal Skjern-Ringkøbing (Denmark).
Member of the Board of: Uddannelsescenter Ringkøbing-Skjern (Denmark).
