Background
Ostenfeld, Klaus Henrik was born on April 9, 1943 in Copenhagen. Son of Ib and Ragnhild B.M. (Gørtz) Ostenfeld.
Ostenfeld, Klaus Henrik was born on April 9, 1943 in Copenhagen. Son of Ib and Ragnhild B.M. (Gørtz) Ostenfeld.
Bachelor of Science, Birkerød University, Denmark, 1961. Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Technology University, Copenhagen, 1966.
Bridge engineer, Ostenfeld & Jønson, Copenhagen, 1966-1970;
bridge engineer, Sverdrup & Parcel, St. Louis, 1970-1971;
project engineer, Sverdrup & Parcel, Phoenix, 1971-1973;
project engineer, Europe Etudes, Paris, 1973-1977;
project engineer, COWIconsult, Copenhagen, 1977-1980;
department head bridges and special structures, COWIconsult, Copenhagen, 1980-1985;
technical director bridges, COWIconsult, Virum, Denmark, 1985-1988;
director bridge division, COWIconsult, Virum, Denmark, 1988-1992;
executive director transportation division, COWI, Lyngby, Denmark, since 1992. Expert consultant World Bank, Washington, 1984. Chairman, Board Of Directors COMAR Engineers, Copenhagen, since 1988.
Board directors Ben C. Gerwick, Inc., San Francisco, Danish Maritime Institute. President Ing. et Science France, Copenhagen, 1990-1993.
Board directors COWI Foundation, Lyngby, Kaj and Hermilla Ostenfeld Foundation, 1994-2000. Chairman Georgia Hagermann College. Fellow American Society of Civil Engineers.
Member International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineers (president 1997-2001), Danish Society Civil Engineering, Danish Association Consultant Engineers, Danish Society for Tunnel and Underground Works (board directors 1989-1993), German Association Engineers (honorary).
Married Annette Retlev, June 3, 1967. Children: Lars, Birgitte, Christine.