Dependent member of the board since 2020. (Former Group Chief Executive of Harboes Bryggeri A/S). Re-elected in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. The election period expires in 2026.

Ruth Schade originally qualified as a primary school teacher and has an academy foundation degree in business economics. She has completed studies in business administration, sustainability and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, as well as CBS Executive’s Board Leadership Programme. 

Ruth Schade was previously employed at Harboes Bryggeri since 1980, where she has held a number of management positions, most recently as Group CEO until April 2020. Ruth has been involved in all aspects of Harboe’s commercial and strategic development and, prior to standing down, was the driving force behind the formulation of a new sustainability strategy. Ruth Schade’s experience and significant insight into the Group ensures continuity, as well as being an important contribution to the work of the Board of Directors.

Member of the Audit Committee.

Holdings of Harboe shares: 5,440 shares.

BOARD MEMBERSHIPS

Danfrugt Skælskør A/S

Visbjerggården A/S

Keldernæs A/S