Taking the helm at a pivotal moment
Carl Schou (right) will be retiring after 16 years at the helm of Wilhelmsen Ship Management. As part of the planned succession, he will hand over the reins on 1 January 2025 to Haakon Lenz (left), currently serving as chief operating officer.
During his time at the helm, Schou played a pivotal role in transforming Wilhelmsen Ship Management into a respected global player and emphasised the critical role of ship management in adapting to new regulations and the growing focus on decarbonisation.
Lenz started his career in DNV before moving into ship management for V. Ships Norway. He joined Wilhelmsen Ship Management in 2008 and has since held several leadership positions, including vice president for Region Europe and the USA.
Most recently, as chief operating officer, Lenz oversaw the company’s operations worldwide. Wilhelmsen Group is one of the world’s largest third-party ship managers with a portfolio of more than 450 vessels and 12,000 active seafarers. (cj)