Allan K. Pedersen
| Allan Kim Pedersen | |
|---|---|
| Born |
7 February 1962 Veflinge, Søndersø, Denmark |
| Occupation | Businessman Owner of: F.C. Nordsjælland |
| Spouse(s) | Bente Pedersen |
| Children | Daniel and Carina |
Allan Kim Pedersen (born 7 February 1962) is a Danish businessman and sports team owner. He holds a controlling stake in Danish Superliga team F.C. Nordsjælland.
Allan K. Pedersen grew up on a small farm in Veflinge, a small parish in the Søndersø municipality, with his two younger brothers. His mother died while he was of a young age. Pedersen went to high school in Middelfart, before leaving for military service. He would later leave to pursue a career in insurance and investment.
Currently lives in Farum with his family. Where his son is coaching the FCN under 17 squad.
A one time chairman of (English: Copenhagen Stock Exchange), Pedersen was also involved with Akademisk Boldklub, a football club based in Gladsaxe, Copenhagen, as vice-chairman. He was one of three major shareholders, before taking up the role in 2000. His involvement included, but not limited to, sponsorship agreements and contract negotiations.
Pedersen is involved with a diverse selection of Danish investments which include hotel services, industry, travel, sports, food and medicine, of which 10 or more he is chairman or a board member of. He is also vice-chairman of the Divisionsforeningen (English: The Danish League), where he was on the board before taking over the role in 2008, replacing Niels-Christian Holmstrøm.
Allan K. Pedersen started investing in FCN when the club was in financial difficulty, before buying further shares to gain ownership in the club with holding company AKP Holding with himself as director and his wife Bente Pedersen, as chairman. During his initial time as chairman of FCN, he would control many aspects of the club, including player purchases and sales, as well as scouting and talent development. Gradually delegating these responsibilities to then head coach Morten Wieghorst and sports director Jan Laursen.
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