# Leif Tullberg

> Leif Jørn Tullberg is a Danish entrepreneur who co-founded DSV in 1976 and served as its first Group CEO until 2005. He helped develop a local haulage coordination business into an international transport group through acquisitions, working closely with Kurt K. Larsen. His later activities include Jamas, Kalvø and the Frederikssund fjord connection.

- **Role:** Chairman at Jamas A/S, Kalvøen A/S and Restaurant Kalvø A/S; co-founder and former Group CEO of DSV
- **Organizations:** DSV, DSV Miljø, Jamas A/S, Kalvøen A/S, Restaurant Kalvø A/S, ASX 620 Mezzanin A/S, Fjordforbindelsen Frederikssund, Dansk Tandem Transport
- **From:** Aalborg, Denmark
- **Nationality:** Danish
- **Education:** Helsingør Technical School, Machinist qualification, Weapons mechanic training, Hærens Tekniske Korps
- **Known for:** Co-founded DSV and led the group from 1976 to 2005., Helped establish DSV’s acquisition-led international expansion., Joint recipient of the 2007 Tietgen Medal with Kurt K. Larsen.

## Career timeline

- **1972-1974** — Director of Dansk Tandem Transport; the company went bankrupt in 1974.
- **1976** — Co-founded DSV and became its first chief executive.
- **1987** — DSV listed on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange.
- **1989** — DSV acquired Borup Autotransport and Hammerbro-Bech Trans.
- **1997** — DSV acquired Samson Transport.
- **1999** — DSV acquired Svex Group.
- **2000** — DSV acquired DFDS Dan Transport for DKK 5.5 billion.
- **2005** — Stepped down as Group CEO; Kurt K. Larsen succeeded him.
- **2007** — Received the Tietgen Medal jointly with Kurt K. Larsen.
- **2012** — Jamas acquired under new ownership involving Tullberg and Jens Lundgaard; Tullberg served as chairman.
- **2015-2022** — Chaired Fjordforbindelsen Frederikssund.
- **2026** — Participated in DSV’s 50th-anniversary gathering and promoted the documentary Landevejens konger.

## Achievements

- Co-founded DSV and led the group from 1976 to 2005.
- Helped establish DSV’s acquisition-led international expansion.
- Joint recipient of the 2007 Tietgen Medal with Kurt K. Larsen.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Appeared on RADIO IIII’s Formiddag on 5 September to discuss Venstre’s internal disagreements.
- **2026-07** — Attended DSV’s 50th-anniversary gathering and discussed Martin Flink’s new history Kunsten at tælle til 1.
- **2026-04** — Promoted the three-part DR documentary Landevejens konger, released on 14 April, which covers DSV’s origins and his partnership with Kurt Larsen.

## Links

- Website: https://den1millionerenudfordring-hercules.blogspot.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leif-tullberg-b636702b/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/leiftullberg
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1362785397

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