Carl Holst

Carl Holst (born April 29, 1970) is a Danish politician, representing the Liberal party Venstre. He is the first Region Mayor of Region Syddanmark, an office he assumed on January 1, 2007. He served as County Mayor of South Jutland County from July 1, 2000, [1] following the unexpected resignation of the former county mayor, Kresten Philipsen. Holst was re-elected in 2001, and served in this capacity until December 31, 2006, when the Danish counties were abolished.

In the Danish municipal elections on 15 November 2005, he was elected as the first Chairman of Region Syddanmark, one of the largest Regions in Denmark. [2]

Carl Holst is a teacher by profession. He has also served in several other capacities, including chairman of Venstres Ungdom from 1993 to 1995.

Political offices
Preceded by Kresten Philipsen	County Mayor of South Jutland July 1, 2000 – December 31, 2006	Succeeded by Office abolished. South Jutland merged into Region Syddanmark.
Preceded by Office created	Chairman of Region Syddanmark January 1, 2007 –	Succeeded by Incumbent