Danfoss has announced that Kristian Strand has been named president of Danfoss Climate Solutions. He succeeds Jürgen Fischer, who will retire after 16 years with the company.
Strand, currently serving as divisional president of Commercial Compressors, will join the Danfoss Group Executive Team and take over as president of Danfoss Climate Solutions as of April 1, 2025. Before his current role, Strand served as divisional president of Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Controls. He has played a crucial role in the Climate Solutions Leadership Team, driving segment strategy and performance.
“I’m honoured to succeed Jürgen and to lead this exceptional team. I’m humbled by the responsibility and excited to build on the strong foundation Jürgen has established,” Strand said. “I look forward to working with the Danfoss Climate Solutions team to continue driving the business forward.”
“I’m very proud to announce that Kristian will join the Danfoss Group Executive Team and will take over the responsibilities of President of Danfoss Climate Solutions. He will ensure continuity and, together with the Danfoss Climate Solutions team and our customers, take the business to the next level,” said Kim Fausing, Danfoss president & CEO. “Kristian brings a wealth of experience and strong business results from his previous roles and shares our ambition and passion for the climate solutions business. I want to thank Jürgen for his dedication, strong leadership, and great contribution to Danfoss and Danfoss Climate Solutions over these past 16 years. We wish Jürgen all the best for the future and Kristian every success in his new role.”
Fischer joined Danfoss in 2008 as vice president of Industrial Automation. Since then, he has held various executive leadership roles within Cooling and, in JanCooling20, formed the Climate Solutions Segment. Under his leadership, Danfoss Climate Solutions has transformed into a large and leading global player in energy-efficient cooling and heating solCoolingfor industrial applications, buildings, infrastructure, and the entire food and cold chain—a very strong and resilient business that remains core to Danfoss.
“I’m proud to pass on a business that is performing stronger and positioned better than ever before – and happy that Danfoss Climate Solutions will be in good and safe hands with Kristian,” Fischer said. “I have considered my decision to retire for a while, and I’m now looking forward to starting a new chapter and being able to pursue active board roles. Danfoss is an incredible company with a strong business purpose, a clear long-term strategy, and a culture I deeply value. Our focus on decarbonizing with our customers, customer satisfaction, and people development is impressive.”
