Stig Ørkov
CEO at JP/Politikens Hus and future CEO for World Association of News Publishers
Stig Ørskov is the CEO of JP/Politiken Media Group, and former editor-in-chief of the Danish newspaper, Politiken. JP/Politiken Media Group is the leading private news publishing company in Denmark and publishes three of the leading national news media brands, Ekstra Bladet, Jyllands-Posten and Politiken. In addition to this it operates a portfolio of BTB news media with activities in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Germany and UK.
Furthermore, JP/Politiken Media Group is the owner of one of Denmark’s biggest book publishing houses with activities in Norway and Sweden. The group operates the leading book e-bookstore in Denmark, Saxo.com, and the country’s leading home distribution company, DAO.
In the beginning of 2026, Stig Ørskov will be taking over the role as CEO for World Association of News Publishers.