DHT Holdings, Inc. announces appointment of Mr. Erik Bartnes to the Board of Directors

Company Announcement - DHT Holdings, Inc. announced the appointment of Mr. Erik Bartnes to the Board of Directors, effective March 1, 2026 [1] - Mr. Bartnes was a co-founder of Hafnia Tankers in 2010 and served as executive chair until the merger with BW Tankers in January 2019 [1] - He has been a director on Hafnia's Board of Directors until 2025 [1] Mr. Erik Bartnes' Background - Mr. Bartnes is currently the chair of Castel AS and Trobo AS, and a board member of Pareto Asset Management AS and Premium Maritime Fund AS [2] - He co-founded Pareto AS and served as senior partner from 1988 until April 2013, also holding various chair positions in multiple companies [3] - His extensive board experience includes roles in companies such as Eitzen Chemical ASA, Viking Cruises Ltd., and Nordic Tankers AS [3] Educational Background - Mr. Bartnes holds a LizRerPol degree from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, and is a Norwegian citizen residing in Switzerland [4] Company Overview - DHT is an independent crude oil tanker company with a fleet that trades internationally, focusing on the VLCC segment [5] - The company operates through integrated management companies located in Monaco, Norway, Singapore, and India [5] - DHT emphasizes a business approach characterized by quality operations, a prudent capital structure, and a disciplined capital allocation strategy [5]