Svitzer appoints global chief commercial officer

He has more than 25 years of shipping industry experience including holding management roles at Mediterranean Shipping Co and AP Moller-Maersk, as well as being managing director of Svitzer Scandinavia for nearly seven years.

Mr Hellström will join Svitzer’s leadership team and report to chief executive Kasper Friis Nilaus.

“Building on the foundation laid by my predecessor, I will do my utmost to ensure we continue to deliver a world-class service,” said Mr Hellström.

“I am excited to work with colleagues from around the world to continue developing our ability to listen deeply to our customers, and use the knowledge gained to meet their current and future marine service needs.”