Andreas Enger new CEO of Höegh Autoliners
Andreas Enger is named Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Höegh Autoliners effective 8 September 2020.
He currently serves as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and will take over from current CEO, Thor Jørgen Guttormsen. Andreas will continue to chair Posten, Norway's state owned postal service.
Following the planned succession Thor Jørgen will continue to support the company as a non-executive Director and Senior Advisor.
Andreas Enger has served as an advisor to Höegh Autoliners for more than a year and became Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in September 2019. In this capacity, Andreas has worked closely with Thor Jørgen and the rest of the senior management team in updating our strategy and operating model.
Before joining Höegh Autoliners, Andreas was a partner at Deloitte, leading their Nordic strategy practice. Earlier in his career Andreas was a partner at McKinsey & Co. and subsequently held senior executive positions at Norske Skog, PGS and Peterson Packaging.
Andreas holds a MSc in Engineering Cybernetics from NTNU in Norway, and an MBA from INSEAD in France.
Jan B. Kjærvik, Deputy Chairperson of Höegh Autoliners, comments:
“I am very pleased that Andreas will take on the role as CEO of Höegh Autoliners. His extensive strategic expertise and ability to drive change will be of great value to the company as we emerge from the current industry slump.”
Leif O. Høegh, Chairperson of Höegh Autoliners, comments:
“Andreas joined Höegh Autoliners last year in a strategic capacity and has been an important part of the leadership team in driving strategic development and modernisation of the company.
We are fortunate to have someone with Andreas’ business acumen to take on this new opportunity. He is a strong communicator who is customer focused, and I believe his solid leadership capabilities will further strengthen a well-functioning senior management team.
We thank Thor Jørgen and the management team in their unified and collective efforts in reacting in a positive and focused manner to the challenges posed by Covid-19. The agility and flexibility shown has been invaluable in the situation. Thor Jørgen’s wealth of experience and inclusive leadership style has been of great value to the company. I look forward to our continued cooperation.”
Media contact:
Safia Reddy, Head of Communications
Email: safia.reddy@hoegh.com
Tel: +47 4003 9857
05 June 2020
Höegh Xiamen in Jacksonville
Höegh Autoliners confirms that at approximately 1600 local time a fire broke out aboard the vessel Höegh Xiamen on her seventh deck shortly after it completed loading operations at Blount Island, Jacksonville, USA.
Latest news
22 October 2024
Confirming the Hamburg Declaration: The world’s largest and most environmentally friendly car carrier calls the Port of Hamburg
Two weeks after signing the Hamburg Declaration on the Decarbonisation of Global Shipping, Höegh Aurora, the world’s largest and most environmentally friendly car carrier ever built, will arrive in the very same city, celebrating the joint commitment to establish green shipping corridors that utilize sustainable green fuels while swiftly reducing greenhouse gas emissions and the environmental impact of the global shipping
08 October 2024
New rules: Are you prepared for the new customs filing requirements for EU?
From 4 December 2024, shipments importing to or transiting the European Union, will be required additional elements and more detailed information to pass through customs.
30 September 2024
Top 7 reasons RoRo is the perfect choice for your breakbulk
Breakbulk cargo includes a wide variety of goods, ranging from heavy machinery and manufacturing equipment to boats. All of these items share similar characteristics: large, heavy, and awkwardly shaped. Due to their unique nature, standard transportation methods are insufficient, requiring more specialized solutions and handling equipment. This article will give you 7 reasons to choose RoRo (Roll-on / Roll-off) shipping for your breakbulk.