The Saltchuk Marine companies, are active within 3 lines of business: i) Towage, ii) Offshore Wind and iii) Young Brothers with a combined fleet of currently 120 vessels.Saltchuk Marine places a high focus on safety, environmental stewardship, and innovation to continuously improve how we serve our growing customer base and other stakeholders. Currently we are developing the first private US offshore wind marine terminal and logistics hub in New Bedford, Massachusetts.My role is primarily being responsible for the Towage line of business which comprises the activities of Foss Maritime Company, AmNav, Starlight and Cook Inlet Tug and Barge. From April 2023 this responsibility also includes serving as the President of Foss Maritime Company.

The Saltchuk Marine companies, i.e. Foss Maritime, AmNav, Cook Inlet Tug and Barge, Starlight Marine and Young Brothers are active within towage, offshore wind, liner barges and other marine services with a combined fleet of currently 120 vessels. The company places a high focus on safety, environmental stewardship, and innovation to continuously improve how we serve our fast growing customer base and other stakeholders. The role covers strategy development, strategic projects execution, commercial coordination and commercial initiatives across our marine services portfolio. In addition, the role is responsible for the Saltchuk Marine Communication & Marketing function and our new Harbor Fleet Services company (providing efficiency enhancing operational support to industry participants in California).#Leadership #Towage #USOffshoreWind #Mergers&Acquistions #Transformations #EnergyTransition #USMarineIndustry # Innovation #California #PNW #CSR #Seattle #Tacoma #Alaska #Hawaii #NewBedford #EmergencyResponse

US Nordic Consult supports Nordic and other companies with securing business growth in the United States. Majority of the clients are technology driven companies.

Led Ardent to become an industry leader with 8 offices globally delivering emergency management, offshore decommissioning, wreck removal and subsea services to the marine and energy industries. The customer base included the majority of premier marine and energy companies as well as government organizations. Oversaw merger between a US and a Dutch company which created Ardent, including securing annual fixed cost savings of USD +20M.Achieved global industry leader status within emergency management with a steadily growing market share and customer base. Diversified the company from solely delivering marine solutions to also become a well recognized supplier to the energy industry. Partnered with German publicly listed private equity company to acquire Ardent.#Leadership, #BusinessDevelopment #SalesManagement #Transformations #Mergers&Acquisitions

Responsible for the Maersk (Svitzer) global Emergency Management business. Significantly increased market share by transforming customer relationships from transactional to long term partnerships. Led the establishment and marketing of the Svitzer OPA90 program in the US which included obtaining a >20% market share 2 years after launch.#Leadership #BusinessDevelopment #SalesManagement #Transformations #USGrowth

Responsible for the Maersk (Svitzer) towage business in North and South America which included all aspects of a shipowning business (commercial, operations, finance, technical, HR, etc)) with operations in 11 countries. Developed the company from a limited foundation into a significantly larger and successful business across all metrics (growth, profitability, customer satisfaction, employee satisfaction and HSEQ). Secured and implemented several long term contracts and acquisitions which still today generate significant profits for the company.#Leadership #BusinessDevelopment #Operations #Mergers&Acquisitions #Talentdevelopment

Played a leading role in planning and executing a significant international expansion of the Svitzer Group, Svitzer went from having operations in 3 countries to being established in more than 30 countries.This role included overseeing several acquisitions and a successful implementation of a worldwide organic growth program.#Leadership #BusinessDevelopment #Mergers&Acquisitions

Supported Maersk companies globally with legal and commercial advice, negotiations and development of business cases. Specialized in Mergers & Acquisitions, Terminal Business and Logistics Business. The position included being the Maersk lead in-house lawyer on the acquisition of the US company Sealand in 1999 as well as a coordinating role in the subsequent integration. The position also included serving on the board of directors of several Maersk subsidiaries. #Mergers&Acquisitions #Negotiations #DanishCompaniesInUS #Marine #Logistics #Ports

Was the sole in-house lawyer for the Maersk Inc. group covering Maersk activities across US, Canada and Latin America. This role covered corporate structuring, mergers and acquisitions, customer negotiations, joint ventures and relationships with Government organizations.#Mergers&Acquisitions #Negotiations #DanishCompaniesInUS #Marine #GovernmentBusiness