Shaping Industry through Innovation and Integrity

For over a century, Norican Group has led the way as a technology provider for the formation and treatment of metallic parts, ensuring our customers receive the best return on their investments. Our driven and knowledgeable team act as owners of Norican, committed to enhancing our customers' production with innovative technologies and services.

With our extensive global and local presence, and a relentless drive for improvement, we Shape the Industry of tomorrow.

Meet Our Leadership Team

Anders Wilhjelm | CEO | Norican Group 

Anders Wilhjelm 

President and CEO - Norican

  • Danish
  • Employed since 2019
  • Educational Background:
    • Master of Science Forestry Management (University of Copenhagen);
    MBA (MIT Sloan School of Management)
  • Experience:
    • CEO GEA Process Engineering, CEO Solar, Executive Vice President Danisco
  • Driven by:
    • Focus on business and technology leadership, with a strong emphasis on developing global and diverse teams. Committed to continuously improving our operations and services to better serve both the business and our customers. Fostering innovation, inclusivity, and efficiency within the organization.
Declan Guerin | CFO | Norican Group 

Declan Guerin

Chief Financial Officer - Norican

  • Irish / Belgian dual national
  • Employed since 2020
  • Educational Background:
    • Chartered Management Accountant (CIMA UK); Degree in Business Studies (Technical University of the Shannon, Ireland); Columbus Leadership Program, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, Lausanne Leadership Program IMD 
  • Experience:
    • CRO Rolls-Royce Group, CFO Rolls-Royce Marine, CFO MacGregor / Cargotec, Europe Controller Caterpillar, CFO Relaystar (Chevron), Head of Corporate Planning / other DHL 
  • Driven by:
    • Driving change, performance focus, building and leading a diverse team, international exposure across a variety of industries
Lars Priess | Wheelabrator President | Norican Group 

Lars Priess

Executive Vice President - Norican, President - Wheelabrator

  • Danish
  • Employed since 2023
  • Educational Background:
    • M.Sc. Industrial Management (Aalborg University), Diploma in International Business (Copenhagen Business School) and various courses on LBS and IMD 
  • Experience:
    • Executive Vice President  GEA, Vice President Gerresheimer and CEO DSI Dantech 
  • Driven by:
    • Creating robust global teams delivering exceptional results for our global customers. Collaborating with and leveraging diverse perspectives, ensuring our teams are well-equipped to meet the challenges of our customers in a dynamic market.
Ulla Tønnesen | President | Norican Group 

Ulla Tønnesen

Executive Vice President - Norican, President DISA & SIMPSON

  • Danish
  • Employed since 2004
  • Educational Background:
    • Master of Science (MSc) in Economics and Business administration (Copenhagen Business School), Executive Management Program (INSEAD)
  • Experience:
    • Board Member Multi-Wing Group, Advisory Board Member MAAG Gear, Altikon, Danish engineering and Marine Power
  • Driven by:
    • Working in a global environment, innovation, change and business development
Peter Larsen | President | Norican Group 

Peter Larsen

President - Norican Aluminium

  • Danish
  • Employed since 2017
  • Educational Background:
    • Machine Production Engineer (Denmark Technical University)
  • Experience:
    • VP Production ANKT, Managing Director Unicorn, President and Chief Operating Officer of DISA Industries (a Norican Technology), Chairman of the board - S.E. Brockhuus
  • Driven by:
    • Tackling challenges as opportunities to drive the business forward and implementing AI effectively so that Norican continue to be leaders in the market. 

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