New Exmar CEO appointed

Since 2017, he has served as Exmar’s business development manager and holds various director positions in the Exmar Group companies. 
Of his appointment, Carl-Antoine Saverys stated, “With the upcoming global challenges, Exmar is perfectly positioned to play a major role in the further optimisation of the energy value chain. The team will continue to grow Exmar as a key player in the transport and transformation of gases through state-of-the-art assets.”
Joining him, are newly appointed chief financial officer Hadrien Bown, and executive director infrastructure, Jonathan Raes, member of the executive committee since 2018. 

Mr Mottrie will assume a supporting role as chief operating officer from 1 January 2024, alongside director for shipping Jens Ismar. Both remain on the board of Exmar’s executive committee to support the transition.

Executive chairman Nicolas Saverys said, “Francis led a full transition of the company since 2020 and managed Exmar towards great achievements, putting the company in an excellent position to tackle future opportunities with a strong balance sheet. I would like to express my thanks to Francis for his consistent guidance and leadership.”

“As executive chairman, I give my full support to my son Carl-Antoine and the team (Francis, Jens, Jonathan and Hadrien). Together they make an energetic executive team and we have full confidence in their ability to build and grow the company further. It’s an exciting time for Exmar."

Mr Mottrie said, “It’s an exciting change and I am very proud to hand over the wheel to Carl-Antoine. It’s a positive move for all stakeholders, our employees especially, and they have my full co-operation."