Story Summary
Anders Sørensen has taken over as director of Sønderjyske Ishockey after the departure of Mogens Kastbjerg, adding the role to his position as one of the club’s four owners.
Sørensen will continue to run his own business alongside his work at the Metal Ligaen club. The ownership group has also divided major responsibilities across the organisation, with Sørensen described as the figure who leads and allocates duties.
Jesper Chrestensen will oversee sporting matters alongside sporting director Kasper Degn. Gynther Kohls takes responsibility for sales, while Kjeld Søberg will handle commercial matters.
Key Facts
- Anders Sørensen is one of four owners now leading Sønderjyske Ishockey.
- Sørensen has succeeded outgoing director Mogens Kastbjerg.
- He will combine the director’s role with running his own business.
- Jesper Chrestensen will hold sporting responsibility alongside sporting director Kasper Degn.
- Gynther Kohls is responsible for sales, while Kjeld Søberg has commercial responsibility.
- The four owners recently invested nine million in the club. Sørensen said the investment was driven by their commitment to Sønderjyske rather than an expectation of financial return.
IHM Discussion
Sørensen’s appointment places an owner directly in the day-to-day leadership of Sønderjyske Ishockey. The allocation of responsibilities gives the group defined areas of control: Sørensen in overall leadership, Chrestensen and Degn on sporting matters, Kohls in sales and Søberg on commercial work.
The ownership group’s recent nine-million investment underlines its financial commitment, although Sørensen was clear that it should not be viewed simply as a return-led investment. He described the club as a matter close to the owners’ hearts and acknowledged uncertainty over whether the money will return in future.
Why It Matters
The change establishes Sønderjyske’s leadership structure following Kastbjerg’s exit. With sporting, sales and commercial duties assigned across the ownership group, the club has identified who will carry responsibility in each major area of its organisation.
Sørensen also said the ownership group hopes Sønderjyske can extend its reach across the southern part of the region and towards the Triangle Region.
Mini Q&A
Who is Sønderjyske Ishockey’s new director?
Anders Sørensen has taken over as director after Mogens Kastbjerg’s departure.
How are responsibilities divided among Sønderjyske’s owners?
Sørensen leads and allocates duties; Jesper Chrestensen oversees sporting matters with Kasper Degn; Gynther Kohls handles sales; and Kjeld Søberg is responsible for commercial work.