Story Summary
Sønderjyske Ishockey director Mogens Kastbjerg has resigned and will leave his post at the end of October. The change comes alongside an alteration to the ownership structure at the Vojens-based club.
Anders Sørensen, who is part of the ownership group, will become acting chief executive of Sønderjyske Ishockey A/S. The current board chairman will remain in that position.
Key Facts
- Mogens Kastbjerg has resigned as director of Sønderjyske Ishockey and will depart at the end of October.
- Sønderjyske Ishockey A/S has changed its ownership structure.
- Anders Sørensen, from the ownership group, will be appointed acting chief executive.
- The club’s current board chairman will continue in the role.
- The ownership group intends to take an active role in the club’s continued development.
IHM Discussion
The leadership change follows a period in which Sønderjyske Ishockey A/S has recorded a deficit and received capital injections. Kastbjerg’s departure and Sørensen’s appointment create a revised executive structure, while preserving continuity at board-chair level.
The ownership group has set out its intention to work closely on improving operations, strengthening the organisation and developing both the sporting and commercial platform. It also described the new structure as a means of creating closer interaction between owners, management and the wider organisation.
Why It Matters
For a Metal Ligaen club, the off-ice structure is central to sustaining the sporting operation. Sønderjyske are reshaping their senior management while placing the ownership group more directly within the club’s ongoing development.
Mini Q&A
When will Mogens Kastbjerg leave Sønderjyske Ishockey?
Kastbjerg will step down at the end of October after resigning as director.
Who will lead Sønderjyske Ishockey A/S on an acting basis?
Anders Sørensen, a member of the ownership group, will serve as acting chief executive.
What Comes Next
Kastbjerg is due to leave at the end of October. Sørensen’s acting chief executive role is the next confirmed leadership step for Sønderjyske Ishockey A/S.