Kristoffersen joined the company on June 1 and brings nearly 30 years’ worth of maritime expertise. He moves from his role as president and CEO of Norwegian bulk shipping provider, Torvald Klaveness. Previous to that role he worked at the maritime risk management and assurance company Det Norske Veritas (DNV).

“With his background and experience, we are confident that he, together with our experienced team, will continue to strengthen the company’s competitive advantage, and steer Wallenius Wilhelmsen into the future, for the benefit of our customers, employees, investors, and civil society,” said Rune Bjerke, chair of the board.