ISS names Kasper Fangel as new Group CEO

Workplace experience and facility management company, ISS, has appointed Kasper Fangel as the company’s new Group CEO, effective from 1 September.

This appointment follows the resignation of Jacob Aarup-Andersen in March, who has accepted a new position as CEO of Carlsberg Group.

Kasper, the current Group Chief Financial Officer of ISS, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this new role. ISS says his career has seen him demonstrate “exceptional leadership skills and a deep understanding of the facility management industry,” and that his “strategic vision, coupled with a strong focus on financials, operational excellence and customer-centricity, made him the ideal choice”.

Commenting on the appointment, Chair of the ISS Board of Directors, Niels Smedegaard said: “We are delighted to welcome Kasper to the role of our new Group CEO. His focus will be to continue the execution of the OneISS strategy that will deliver the best possible outcomes for all our stakeholders. He is fully committed to deliver on our strategy, ambitions, and financial targets for the future. With his 15 years of experience already with ISS, coupled with his industry and financial knowledge and proven leadership abilities, we are confident that he will together, with the rest of the management team, successfully guide ISS through the next phase of its strategic journey.

“On behalf of the ISS Board of Directors, we would like to thank Jacob for his leadership and commitment over the past three years. There is no doubt that Jacob has had an immensely positive impact on ISS and that the company is now in much better shape compared to a few years back. I would like to wish both Kasper and Jacob all the best in their new roles.”

Kasper said of his new role: “It is with great pride and honour to be appointed the leader of this great people company – a company known for its people-centric culture and its commitment to delivering exceptional workplace experiences and facility management solutions. I look forward to continuing to partner closely with the incredibly skilled and talented team at ISS to further advance the solid groundwork laid by my predecessor. By working collectively, we will continue to improve our range of services, adopt cuttingedge technologies, and surpass our customers’ expectations.”

Aarup-Andersen will remain at ISS until the end of August and will commence an onboarding with Fangel, over the next two months, to ensure a smooth transition.

ISS has also commenced a search process for the new Group CFO which will include both internal and external candidates.