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Board of Directors

We believe that our non-executive directors bring a broad range of relevant skills and experience to the work of the board and its committees. Not only do they contribute international and operational experience, but they also provide an understanding of the economies and world capital markets in which the group operates and an appreciation of the health, safety and environmental and sustainability issues the group faces. Our executive directors bring a further perspective to the work of the board through their deep understanding of the company’s business.

Tulsi R. Tanti, Chairman

Tulsi R. Tanti joined Hansen in 2006, being the then Chairman and Managing Director of Suzlon Energy at the time of Suzlon Energy’s acquisition of Hansen. Mr. Tanti founded Suzlon Energy in 1995 and acted as Chairman and Managing Director of Suzlon Energy until 2006, when he took up a less managerial position as mentor and member of the board of directors of the Suzlon Energy Group.

Ivan Brems, Chief Executive Officer

Ivan Brems joined the Group in 1974, and became Chief Executive Officer in 2006. Previously he was Vice President of Corporate Marketing and Business Development, a post he held for five years. He has over 25 years of experience in sales and marketing with Hansen.

Alex De Ryck, Chief Financial Officer

Alex De Ryck joined the Group in 2004 as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining the Group, he held a number of high profile positions, including Chief Executive Officer of Esselte Belgium and Eldon Belgium, Chief Financial Officer of the Dymo Group and the Eldon Enclosures Group and finance manager at Honeywell Europe.

Torben Bjerre-Madsen, permanent representative of Bjerres Bureau Aps., independent non-Executive Director

Torben Bjerre-Madsen joined the Group in 2005 as a non-Executive member of the Board of Directors. Prior to joining the Group, he held positions as the Chief Executive Officer of Neg Micon A/S, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Vestas Wind Systems A/S, and Chief Financial Officer of Crisplant Industries A/S. Alongside his current position at Hansen, he acts as a non-executive director of a number of international companies, among them VKR Holding A/S and Superfos Industries A/S, and also of a number of companies in the renewable energy sector including Avanti Wind Systems A/S and SolarCap A/S.

Marc Desaedeleer, independent non-Executive Director

Marc Desaedeleer joined the Group in 2007 and currently holds the post of Chief Investment Officer of CVCI (Citigroup Venture Capital International). Prior to this role, Marc Desaedeleer was head of CVCI Central Eastern Europe, Middle East, Africa as well as India. Prior to this he was a senior manager of Citibank’s Corporate Banking business in over 20 countries with particular focus on Central Europe and Russia. Prior positions within Citigroup included Business Manager for Citibank’s Corporate and Investment Banking business in France and involvement in Citibank’s strategy inGlobal Equities.

Dr. Winfried Walzer, permanent representative of Dr.-Ing. Winfried Walzer GmbH, independent non-Executive Director

Dr. Winfried Walzer joined the Group in 2007 as a non-Executive Director. Dr. Walzer is also Chief Executive Officer of Dr.-Ing. Winfried Walzer GmbH and has previously held the positions of Managing Director of Liebherr Werk Biberach GmbH, Chief Executive Officer of Flender AG, and Chairman of the boards of Winergy AG, Schenck Process SA.