WALLENIUS WILHELMSEN ASA Oslo (29.11.2021) The Board ofWallenius Wilhelmsen ASA has today namedLasse Kristoffersen as CEO. Kristoffersen will start in his new role no later than1 June 2022 . "We are very pleased to welcomeLasse Kristoffersen toWallenius Wilhelmsen . With his background and experience, we are confident that he, together with our experienced team, will continue to strengthen the company's competitive advantage, for the benefit of our customers, employees, investors, and other shareholders," saysRune Bjerke , Chair of the Board.Lasse Kristoffersen joinsWallenius Wilhelmsen ASA from the role of President and CEO inTorvald Klaveness , a role he has held since 2011. Prior to that, he was Head of Specialized Dry Bulk activities in the same company. Before Klaveness, he worked for 11 years in DNV. He holds a Master of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from NTNU. "I look forward to joiningWallenius Wilhelmsen and to become part of its excellent team. I am impressed by the global impact the company has and see exciting opportunities for the company in the years to come. In a world that is decarbonizing and digitalizing,Wallenius Wilhelmsen is well positioned to continue creating new and sustainable solutions," says Kristoffersen. The Board has conducted a thorough, global search process to fill the position. Kristoffersen brings a wealth of experience from shipping, logistics, technology, sustainability and safety - a quite unique combination we believe makes him particularly suited to leadWallenius Wilhelmsen ," says Bjerke. The Board extends its gratitude to CFOTorbjørn Wist , who assumed the role of acting CEO inMarch 2021 . He will continue to hold the role of acting CEO untilLasse Kristoffersen starts, no later than1 June 2022 . "Torbjørn will be an important partner for the new CEO and ensure continuity in the company's direction. With the strong quarterly results,Wallenius Wilhelmsen is well positioned for the future," says Bjerke. For further information, please contact: Media relations:Anette Maltun Koefoed , VP Corporate Communications; Tel: +47 975 87 999; Email: anette.maltunkoefoed@walwil.com Investors:Anette Orsten , VP Global Treasury & IR; Tel + 47 98067912; Email: anette.orsten@walwil.com AboutWallenius Wilhelmsen TheWallenius Wilhelmsen group (OEX: WAWI) is a market leader in RoRo shipping and vehicle logistics, transporting cars, trucks, rolling equipment and breakbulk around the world. The company operates over 130 vessels servicing 16 trade routes to six continents, and a global inland distribution network, 120 processing centres, and 11 marine terminals. TheWallenius Wilhelmsen group consist ofWallenius Wilhelmsen Ocean , Wallenius Wilhelmsen Solutions, EUKOR and ARC. The group is headquartered inOslo, Norway with 8,200 employees in 29 countries worldwide.
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