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Vattenfall Names Sjur Jensen Head of Business Area Markets

Key highlights
  • Sjur Jensen appointed permanent Head of Business Area Markets.
  • He has been in the acting role since August 2025.
  • Jensen has over 30 years of experience at Vattenfall.
  • He was previously responsible for commercial optimization and hedging.

Appointment Announcement

Sjur Jensen has been appointed as the permanent Head of Business Area Markets at Vattenfall, after serving in an acting capacity since August 2025. He will also join the Executive Group Management as Senior Vice President.

Role and Responsibilities

In his new role, Jensen will focus on optimizing Vattenfall's asset portfolio, managing market risks, and providing market access. His work will support Vattenfall's strategic ambitions and decarbonization efforts.

Professional Background

Jensen has a long-standing career at Vattenfall, having joined over 30 years ago in Business Area Generation. He has held several senior and executive positions within Business Area Markets, most recently overseeing commercial optimization and hedging of Vattenfall's generation assets.