He is the new CEO of Sigrid Therapeutics
“Claus has a strong track record of building and scaling health-focused businesses, combining strategic clarity with deep customer and market insight. His experience across regulated health products, international commercialization, and partnership-driven growth makes him exceptionally well suited to lead Sigrid into its next phase. I would also like to thank Sana Alajmovic for building the strong scientific and commercial foundation of Sigrid and wish her the very best in her next role,” said Mattias Ankarberg, Chairman of the Board of Sigrid.
Claus Kjaersgaard
Claus Kjaersgaard brings more than 15 years of experience across marketing, sales, and business development within FMCG, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare. Most recently, he served as CEO of Otivio AS, where he led the company’s global commercial strategy for medical devices. He previously served as CEO of Smartfish AS and has held senior roles at Pronova BioPharma and GlaxoSmithKline.
“I am thrilled to join Sigrid at a pivotal moment for the metabolic health category,” said Claus Kjaersgaard. “With its patented SiPore technology, Sigrid is uniquely positioned to help reshape and revitalize this space in a more sustainable, science-led way.”
Published: January 28, 2026
