Solar A/S announced that Jakob Thyregod has been appointed Corporate HR Director of the company. He will take up the position on April 1, 2014 when he will also join its management team. Jakob Thyregod is currently Senior HR Director with Danfoss A/S. Jakob Thyregod began his career with the Danish Defence Command, where he worked his way up to a position as an officer in the Danish army special forces before leaving.

He has since held positions that include Regional HR Director at Danfoss and HR Director at Svendborg Brakes.