Ascendis Pharma Management
Management criteria checks 2/4
We currently do not have sufficient information about the CEO.
Key information
Jan Mikkelsen
Chief executive officer
n/a
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | n/a |
| CEO tenure | 18.5yrs |
| CEO ownership | n/a |
| Management average tenure | 9.8yrs |
| Board average tenure | 7.6yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Ascendis Pharma: Rare Endocrine Compounder Entering Growth Phase (Initiating Buy)
Summary Ascendis Pharma is initiated with a buy rating, reflecting its transition to a durable, commercial-stage rare endocrine franchise. ASND's valuation premium is justified by high-quality revenue growth, multiple product launches, operating leverage, and reduced financing risk. Yorvipath and Yuviwel are driving robust pipeline momentum, with Yorvipath scaling rapidly in chronic hypoparathyroidism and Yuviwel poised for expansion in achondroplasia. The next 12–18 months are catalyst-rich, with regulatory, clinical, and commercial milestones supporting the self-funded growth strategy and platform expansion. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaStatutory Earnings May Not Be The Best Way To Understand Ascendis Pharma's (NASDAQ:ASND) True Position
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Long Acting TransCon Therapies Will Reshape Rare Endocrine Treatment Over The Coming Years
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Jan Mikkelsen (66 yo)
Mr. Jan Moller Mikkelsen is President, CEO, Member of Executive Board & Executive Director of Ascendis Pharma A/S from December 2007. He joined the Ascendis Pharma A/S in December 2007. He is Chairman of t...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 18.5yrs | no data | no data | |
| CFO, Executive VP & Member of Executive Board | 9.8yrs | no data | 0.0070% $ 995.5k | |
| Executive VP | 18.5yrs | no data | 0% $ 0 | |
| Executive VP | 13yrs | no data | 0% $ 0 | |
| Senior VP | 2.3yrs | no data | 0% $ 0 | |
| Vice President of Investor Relations | no data | no data | no data | |
| Executive Vice President of Product Supply & Quality | 10.8yrs | no data | 0% $ 0 | |
| Executive VP and Head of Research & Product Development | 10.4yrs | no data | 0% $ 0 | |
| Executive VP & Head of Clinical Development for Oncology | 4.4yrs | no data | no data | |
| Head of U.S. Commercial of Endocrinology | 4.1yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Business Officer | 1.8yrs | no data | 0% $ 0 | |
| Executive VP & President of Ascendis US | 1.4yrs | no data | 0% $ 0 |
Experienced Management: ASND's management team is seasoned and experienced (9.8 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 18.5yrs | no data | no data | |
| Non-Executive Director | less than a year | no data | 0.0014% $ 205.3k | |
| Independent Chairman | 11.6yrs | €139.72k | 0% $ 0 | |
| Independent Director | 3.8yrs | €73.01k | 0% $ 0 | |
| Independent Director | 9.2yrs | €92.64k | 0% $ 0 | |
| Independent Director | 7.6yrs | €96.17k | 0% $ 0 | |
| Independent Director | 3.8yrs | €69.48k | 0% $ 0 |
Experienced Board: ASND's board of directors are considered experienced (7.6 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/23 03:13 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/23 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Ascendis Pharma A/S is covered by 30 analysts. 15 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Eliana Merle | Barclays |
| Tazeen Ahmad | BofA Global Research |
| Michelle Gilson | Canaccord Genuity |