Steering Committee

International House North Denmark’s Steering Committee has the primary responsibility for the overarching strategic planning of the house. The committee is comprised of relevant public and private sector partners and actors in the North Denmark region.

The Steering Committee’s primary responsibilities are to:

  • Outline prospects for regional action

  • Ensure anchoring and political support of the activities undertaken by International House North Denmark

  • Ensure a smooth working relationship with relevant partners

  • Ensure a solid financial basis for International House North Denmark

  • Review and discuss annual performance requirements for International House North Denmark


We strive to have each of the following represented in the Steering Committee:

  • Region Nordjylland

  • Business Region North Denmark

  • Aalborg University

  • University College Nordjylland

  • Civil society organizations within IHND

  • North Denmark’s business community

  • A workers’ union within the region

Current Members of the Steering Committee:

  • Anna Kirsten Olesen – Chairman, LO Rebild, Jammerbugt & Aalborg

  • Ann Frederiksen - Rebild Municipality

  • Dennis Jensen – Consultant, Dansk Industri

  • Morten Lemvigh – Consultant, Head of Office at Region Nordjylland

  • Mette Østergaard Samuelsen – International Coordinator, University College Nordjylland

  • Narcis George Matache – Representative of European Youth North Denmark