Jun 01 | 2022
New CEO to Prioritize Digitalization, Decarbonization in Shipping
Lasse Kristoffersen has taken over as president and CEO at Norway-based shipping company Wallenius Wilhelmsen.
The executive, whose new role was announced by the company in November, has replaced Torbjorn Wist, who had been acting CEO since March 2021.
Among the new CEO’s priorities are the digitalization and decarbonization of logistics and shipping, the company said. He would also continue his focus on helping to boost the number of women in the maritime sector.
Kristoffersen had previously worked for fellow Norwegian carrier Torvald Klaveness, serving as president and CEO since 2011.
“I am convinced that Wallenius Wilhelmsen can shape the future of shipping and logistics, both with regards to application of technology and development of green and sustainable solutions,” Kristoffersen said.
“My main job is to mobilize all the talented people at Wallenius Wilhelmsen, to ensure that we create the solutions for the challenges of tomorrow.”
Wallenius Wilhelmsen, an exhibitor at Breakbulk events, is headquartered in Oslo.
The carrier operates more than 130 vessels, nine marine terminals and 65 processing centres.
