The appointment reflects Terma’s ambition to strengthen its ability to navigate a more complex geopolitical and commercial environment
Steen Hommel, former State Secretary and COO at the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will join Terma as Executive Vice President for Public Affairs, Communication and Partnerships on 1 August 2025, bringing decades of diplomatic and strategic experience to strengthen the company’s external engagement amid growing geopolitical complexity.
The role covers responsibility for public affairs, external communication, and strategic partnerships.
Steen Hommel joins Terma following a 27-year career in the Danish Foreign Service, most recently as State Secretary and Chief Operating Officer at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He has previously served as Ambassador to Poland and as State Secretary for Trade and Global Sustainability.
“After 27 fantastic years with the Danish Foreign Service, I am honored to join Terma, Denmark’s foremost defense company. Not least new geopolitical realities emphasize the importance of defense industry in Danish and European security – and I look forward to applying my extensive experience working for and with governments, authorities and companies. I will do my outmost to contribute to Terma’s continued development and positioning as a key innovative and trusted partner in matters of defense and security,” says Steen Hommel.
At Terma, Steen Hommel will play a key role in further developing the company’s strategic position within the defense and aerospace sectors. His appointment comes at a time when the defense industry is gaining renewed political attention, and trusted dialogue with decision-makers is more important than ever.
“I am very pleased to welcome Steen Hommel to Terma. He brings a deep understanding of international affairs and a strong track record of working across diplomacy and trade. Steen’s experience will strengthen Terma’s ability to engage with stakeholders at the highest level and support our continued growth as a trusted partner in defense and security,” states Henriette Hallberg Thygesen, CEO at Terma.
