Claus is currently the Vice President EHS for GE Renewable Energy, as well as Business Continuity Management. He previously worked for Siemens from 2008 to 2018 in various positions, all in the EHS & Quality area. He previously owned a consultancy company dealing with special constructions to be risk assessed to match legislation. He served 20 years as an officer in the Danish Army, with international postings and holds a university degree in management and business administration from the Danish Army.