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Svitzer Names Kasper Friis Nilaus CEO

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May 28, 2020


Kasper Friis Nilaus, CEO, Svitzer A/S (Photo: Svitzer)

Kasper Friis Nilaus, CEO, Svitzer A/S (Photo: Svitzer)

Towage operator Svitzer announced its Board of Directors has appointed Kasper Friis Nilaus, VP and current Managing Director (MD) of Svitzer Europe, to succeed Henriette Thygesen as global CEO of Svitzer A/S, effective June 15.

Going forward, Nilaus will continue to report to Thygesen in her capacity as CEO of Maersk Fleet and Strategic Brands. Svitzer A/S remains a fully-owned AP Moller-Maersk company.

Nilaus joined Svitzer as Business Development Manager in 2007 and has since held various global and regional positions within commercial and general management, latest as MD of Svitzer Europe -- a role he will hold until a successor is appointed. He holds a degree in Law from Copenhagen University and an MBA from Nottingham University Business School.

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