Peter Christian Baggesgaard Hansen

Danish Energy Agency

Peter Christian Baggesgaard Hansen was appointed Deputy Director General of the Danish Energy Agency in 2024. He has the overall responsibility for Subsoil Ressources and Green Utilities.

Peter Christian Baggesgaard Hansen holds a Master’s Degree in Intellectual History and Political Science from Aarhus University and an additional education in Journalism and Communications from the Danish School of Media and Journalism. Prior to his position at the Danish Energy Agency, Peter Christian Baggesgaard Hansen headed the divisions of Gas, PtX and Risk Preparedness at the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities and, prior to that, he held several positions at the Danish Ministry of Taxation, most recently as Head of Division.

WORK HISTORY 

2024 - present Deputy Director General – Danish Energy Agency 

2020 - 2024 Head of Division – The Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities 

2017 - 2020 Head of Division – The Danish Ministry of Taxation 

2016 - 2016 Chief Adviser – The Danish Ministry of Taxation 

2015 - 2015 Special Adviser – The Danish Ministry of Taxation 

2013 - 2014 Head of Section – The Danish Ministry of Taxation 

2011 - 2013 Press Officer - European Parliamen