Novozymes

Abc A/S
Company typeAktieselskab
Nasdaq Copenhagen: NZYM B
IndustryBiotechnology
Founded2000 (2000)
HeadquartersBagsværd, Denmark
Key people
  • Cees de Jong (Chairman)
  • Ester Baiget (President and CEO)
ProductsEnzymes, microorganisms, biopharmaceutical ingredients
Revenue 17.5 billion kr. (2022)
4.56 billion kr. (2022)
3.69 billion kr. (2022)
Total assets 27.9 billion kr. (2022)
Total equity 14.2 billion kr. (2022)
Number of employees
6,781 (2022)
ParentNovo Holdings A/S
Websitenovozymes.com

Novozymes A/S was a global biotechnology company headquartered in Bagsværd, outside of Copenhagen, Denmark. The company's focus was the research, development and production of industrial enzymes, microorganisms, and biopharmaceutical ingredients. The company merged with Chr. Hansen to form Novonesis in January 2024.

Prior to the merger, the company had operations around the world, including in China, India, Brazil, Argentina, United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada. Class B shares of its stock were listed on the NASDAQ OMX Nordic exchange.