Change in Novo Nordisk A/S' Board of Directors


Novo Nordisk is a focused healthcare company and the world leader in diabetes care.  In addition, Novo Nordisk has a leading position within areas such as coagulation disorders, growth disorders and hormone replacement therapy.  Novo Nordisk manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products and services that make a significant difference to patients, the medical profession and society.
With headquarters in Denmark, Novo Nordisk employs approximately 14,000 people in 68 countries and markets its products in 179 countries.  For further company information visit www.novonordisk.com
 
For further information please contact:
 
Media:  
Outside North America 
Karsten Madsen  
Tel: (direct): (+45) 4442 4137  
 
In North America
Susan Jackson  
Tel:  (+1) 212-867-0123  
 
Investors:
Outside North America
Peter Haahr
Tel: (direct): (+45) 4442 1207
 
Palle Holm Olesen
Tel: (direct): (+45) 4442 6175
 
In North America:
Rasmus Holm-Jørgensen
Phone (direct): (+1) 212-878-9607
 
Stock Exchange Announcement No 7 / 2001