Press release | 27 October 2026

Effective 1 November 2026, Robert Thomsen has been appointed the new CEO/Managing Director of Arp-Hansen Hotel Group A/S, succeeding Dorte Krak, who has held the position for the past 23 years.

Dorte Krak has been appointed Executive Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Arp-Hansen Hotel Group A/S, succeeding Lars Nørby Johansen, who has served as Vice Chairman since 2014.

Henning Arp-Hansen, the majority shareholder, will continue unchanged as Chairman of the Board, while Lars Nørby Johansen will remain an ordinary member of the company's Board of Directors.

Robert Thomsen has been employed by Arp-Hansen Hotel Group since 2000, holds an MBA and has served as Deputy Managing Director for the past three years. Robert Thomsen has many years of experience as a hotel General Manager and has also been part of the Group's executive management team for several years alongside CFO Birgitte Krarup Sonne-Schmidt and CCO Casper Puggaard. As of 1 November 2026, Robert Thomsen will assume responsibility for the Group's entire business operations.

As part of the reorganisation, specific responsibilities relating to finance, construction and development projects, and property development will be transferred to the Board under the chairmanship of Henning Arp-Hansen and Dorte Krak. In addition, specific responsibilities within asset management, nature projects, strategic alliances and business partnerships will remain under Dorte Krak's leadership and responsibility.

Commenting on his appointment as CEO, Robert Thomsen states:

"I am proud to take on responsibility for Arp-Hansen Hotel Group, which has been a major part of my professional life for more than 25 years. Dorte has led an impressive development of the company, and I look forward to building on this strong foundation together with our talented employees and managers. My focus will be on further developing our hotels and hostels and creating great experiences for our guests, while preserving the culture and values that define Arp-Hansen Hotel Group."

Dorte Krak comments on her appointment as Executive Vice Chairman:

"After 23 years as CEO, the time has come to hand over the day-to-day management to Robert and focus going forward on the property side of the business and its more strategic aspects. It has been a privilege to develop Arp-Hansen Hotel Group together with talented colleagues and business partners, and as Vice Chairman, I look forward to continuing to contribute to the company's development and supporting the new management in its next chapter. Together with Henning Arp-Hansen, my focus will be on the continued development of our properties and our strategic and financial partnerships, supporting the company's continued expansion and development."

Arp-Hansen Hotel Group A/S currently owns and operates a total of 14 hotels and hostels in Copenhagen, Gentofte and Aarhus, comprising just over 5,000 rooms and employing nearly 700 full-time equivalent employees. In 2025, the company generated total revenue of DKK 1.68 billion and a profit after tax of DKK 265.6 million. Equity amounts to DKK 4.6 billion. The Group operates a number of well-known hotels and hostels, including Tivoli Hotel & Congress Center, 71 Nyhavn Hotel, The Square and Next House.

Kind regards,

Arp-Hansen Hotel Group A/S

Henning Arp-Hansen, Chairman of the Board

Dorte Krak, Executive Vice Chairman