Hafnia confirms CEO handover, with Skov to step down after 16 years

Hafnia Tankers co-founder Mikael Skov is moving out of his role as Hafnia CEO on 1 September 2026, with Hafnia’s board of directors appointing long-time Hafnia executive Søren Steenberg Jensen to replace Mr Skov.

Mr Skov cited Hafnia’s strong performance and good position for the future in announcing his move. 

"It has been a privilege to lead Hafnia and to work with an exceptional team across sea and shore. Hafnia is in a strong position, with a clear strategy and culture, and a platform built for continued value creation. Søren has been closely involved in building Hafnia and understands the business, the people and the opportunities ahead. I am confident he is the right person to lead Hafnia into its next chapter," the outgoing CEO said.

Mr Jensen serves as the company’s executive vice president and holds a significant strategic role as Hafnia’s head of asset management. 

"Mikael Skov has led Hafnia since its establishment in 2010 and has played a defining role in building the company into one of the world’s leading product tanker platforms," Hafnia said of its CEO.

Mr Skov will be joining Hafnia’s board of directors subject to confirmation at a proposed Extraordinary General Meeting.

“We thank Mikael for his outstanding leadership and commitment to Hafnia over many years. Under his exemplary watch, Hafnia has developed a leading market position with a strong platform and high-quality fleet. We are pleased to nominate Søren Steenberg Jensen as Hafnia’s next CEO. His business acumen and long-standing involvement in Hafnia’s strategy and culture make him a natural successor for this planned transition," Hafnia chairman Andreas Sohmen-Pao said. 

Søren Steenberg Jensen said his aim is to remain disciplined in continuing to build on the company’s success.

“I am honored by the Board’s confidence and the opportunity to lead Hafnia. My focus will be on continuing our disciplined approach as we raise the ceiling of what Hafnia can deliver through strong commercial execution, operational excellence, digitalization, and a culture of ongoing improvement,” Mr Jensen said.