Novo CEO Suggests He Was Fired Over Video Call

The unexpected conversation between Novo Nordisk’s CEO and chairman has raised questions about the company’s leadership dynamics. Lars Fruergaard Jorgensen claims Chairman Helge Lund told him during a video call that he needed to leave his position, leaving Jorgensen blindsided. This shocking revelation has sparked concerns about the transition process at the Danish pharmaceutical giant.

Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-16/ozempic-ceo-s-exit-from-novo-started-with-teams-call-surprise