New Managing Director for Knud E. Hansen
On 1st March 2025, Denmark-based maritime consultancy KNUD E. HANSEN announced changes to its senior management structure.
The move sees Javier Suárez succeeding Finn Wollesen Petersen as the company’s Managing Director.
The move to the new management structure is part of a planned process that has been taking place over the past months. During this time, Javier and Finn have worked very closely together in order to facilitate a smooth transition.
Finn, who has held the role of Managing Director at KNUD E. HANSEN since 2003, will remain with the company. His focus will now be on coordinating the company’s operations in the United States.
Laurent Devulder Appointed as the New CEO of Port Boulogne Calais
On Friday, 28 February 2025, the Board of Directors of Port Boulogne Calais appointed Laurent Devulder as CEO, succeeding Benoît Rochet, who has taken over as Chairman of the Executive Board of HAROPA Port.
Tone Wille is the New Chair of the Board at Norled
Tone Wille succeeds Elisabeth Grieg, who has held this position since 2019.
Source: Norled on Linkedin
Red Funnel Announces New Operations Director to Enhance Service Excellence
Following a rigorous recruitment process, Red Funnel has announced the appointment of a new Operations Director.
Neil Chapman, (former MD of Hovertravel) will join the business in May 2025.
Source: Red Funnel
New CEO for Port of Trelleborg
Malin Collin was appointed as new CEO of the Port of Trelleborg in November 2024. She replaces CEO Jörgen Nilsson, who has chosen to move on to new challenges. Collin started this week.
