Jesper Nygård is the former CEO of Realdania, a private member-based philanthropic association in Denmark with around 19,000 members. Since 2023, Realdania has supported philanthropic projects focused on sustainability in the built environment.
In March 2025, Mr. Nygård stepped down from his CEO position at Realdania to focus on several board positions including Chairman of the Danish Film Institute, Chair Leader of The Danish Management Society and Philea.
Mr. Nygård is a skilled moderator and active public debater both nationally and internationally. He advocates for smart climate solutions to be retrofitted in existing urban areas and for the development of new urban areas. Mr. Nygård firmly believes that by working collectively and in partnerships, individuals and organizations can achieve far greater things than they can alone.