DFDS APPOINTS NEW CEO

Core Viewpoint - DFDS has appointed Michael Hansen as the new President & CEO effective from July 1, 2026, succeeding Torben Carlsen, as part of a CEO succession process aimed at improving business and financial performance [1][2]. Group 1: Leadership Transition - Michael Hansen is currently the President & CEO of Hempel and will bring new perspectives to DFDS during its ongoing transition [1][2]. - The CEO succession process was initiated on November 6, 2025, to enhance DFDS' business and financial performance [1]. Group 2: Michael Hansen's Background - Michael Hansen has extensive leadership experience in shipping, transport, and industrial businesses, having previously led a strategic transformation at Hempel that improved financial performance and operational scalability [2][4]. - Prior to Hempel, Hansen spent nearly two decades at A.P. Moller - Maersk, holding various senior management roles, including CEO of Seago Line and Global Head of Sales for Maersk Line [2][4]. Group 3: Company Overview - DFDS operates a transport network in and around Europe, generating an annual revenue of DKK 30 billion and employing 16,500 full-time staff [6]. - The company provides transportation services for goods via ferry, road, and rail, as well as passenger services on short sea and overnight ferry routes [6].