CM Biomass appoints new CEO

CM Biomass has appointed Simon Plagborg as its new CEO, effective today (6 January).
Since December, Ask Michael Munck has been the interim CEO for CM Biomass, one of the world’s largest suppliers of wood pellets and biomass.
Ask Michael Munck will reassume his position as Group CFO at CM Biomass.
“We were looking for a profile that had the right commercial and leadership qualifications, but also thrives in a growing international family-owned business. Simon Plagborg fits the bill, and we are, of course, delighted to welcome him to the CM Biomass team,” said Christian Junker, Chairman of the Board of Directors
Simon Plagborg joins CM Biomass with more than 15 years of experience in executive management and a background in sales and commercial roles from various companies. He joins CM Biomass from a position as a member of the executive team and CCO at Skamol Group.
“I am excited to join CM Biomass, and I look forward to putting my experience in sales and strategy execution to good use and secure a path of continued growth for CM Biomass. The tasks ahead are well-suited to my abilities, and with our excellent team, I am confident we can drive the company forward in the realm of sustainable energy,” said Plagborg.
“With the addition of Simon Plagborg, we have managed to complete the management team so that CM Biomass can continue the further development and growth of the company. In Simon we have found a leader with a strong commercial mindset who understands the complexity of running a commodity business in the global marketplace while handling all its volatility and challenging value chains,” said Nina Østergaard Borris, board member and co-owner of USTC.