Anders Winnerskjold | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Aarhus Municipality | |
| Assumed office 6 November 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Jacob Bundsgaard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 27,1992 Aarhus,Denmark |
| Political party | Social Democrats |
| Spouse | Ane Edslev |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | Aarhus University (MA,Political Science) |
Anders Winnerskjold (born 1992) is a Danish politician and member of the Social Democrats who has served as Mayor of Aarhus Municipality since 6 November 2024. At age 32,he is the youngest mayor in Aarhus's recent history. [1]
Winnerskjold was born in 1992 in Aarhus. He was raised in the Åbyhøj neighbourhood. He earned a Master’s degree in Political Science from Aarhus University in 2020. [2]
He joined the Social Democratic Youth of Denmark at the age of 13. [3] From 2015–2017,he was chairman for the youth party in Aarhus. [2]
In 2018,Winnerskjold was elected to Aarhus City Council. [3] He began serving as Alderman for the Department of Social Affairs and Employment on 1 January 2022. [2]
Following the resignation of Mayor Jacob Bundsgaard,Winnerskjold was nominated on 24 October 2024 and formally elected mayor by the city council on 6 November 2024. [4] [5]
Winnerskjold has identified student welfare and community initiatives as focal points. He vowed to preserve the beloved "starry sky" Christmas illumination and has championed support for students navigating challenges.[ citation needed ]
He returned to Aarhus University as a part-time lecturer in early 2025,co-teaching a course on the interplay between politicians and bureaucrats.[ citation needed ]
Winnerskjold is married to Ane Edslev. They have one daughter. [5]