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Haakon Lenz Assumes CEO Role At Wilhelmsen Ship Management As Carl Schou Retires

PRIVATEOct 02, 2024•over 1 year ago

Position

Chief Operating Officer

Company

Wilhelmsen Ship Management

Haakon Lenz

Singapore

Description

Carl Schou, after 19 years of service, including 16 years as CEO, will retire from Wilhelmsen Ship Management. Haakon Lenz, currently serving as Chief Operating Officer, will assume the role of CEO on 1 January 2025. The company also plans to celebrate its 50 years in 2025.

Company Information

Company

Wilhelmsen Ship Management

Location

Singapore

About

Wilhelmsen Ship Management is the ship management arm of the Wilhelmsen Group. It is one of the world's largest third-party ship managers with a portfolio of more than 450 vessels and 12,000 active seafarers. Wilhelmsen provides technical and crew management services for various vessel segments.

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