Ingar Skiaker appointed new CEO
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Press Release
Oslo, August 30, 2011
Carl-Johan Hagman has decided to step down as CEO of Höegh Autoliners due to
personal reasons. He will relocate to his native Sweden and join the Stena
Group.
Ingar Skiaker, currently COO, has been promoted to CEO and will assume his new
role November 1(st) 2011. Mr. Skiaker (50) joined the company in 1981 and has
most recently held positions as head of Region Americas and head of vessel
capacity management.
Leif Høegh, Chairman of Höegh Autoliners says:
Carl Johan has made a valuable contribution to the company during a challenging
period for the vehicle transportation market. We regret that Carl Johan is
leaving after three transformational years but respect his decision. His close
association with Höegh Autoliners will continue as a non-executive director.
Ingar Skiaker is extremely well qualified to take over as CEO and we are very
pleased with this seamless handover. Under Ingar's leadership Höegh Autoliners
will continue to support our customers and partners and develop service
offerings in line with our long tradition of market leading quality and
reliability. Being able to name a high calibre new CEO with a long track record
in the company bodes well for continuity and reflects the strength of the
organisation,
Carl-Johan Hagman says:
Höegh Autoliners is a great company and we have used the past three years to
refine performance in order to be able to fully capitalize on the coming rebound
in the PCTC market. I am sorry to leave the company at this point in time, but
it is a decision based on my family situation. I am confident the company will
be a great success under the leadership of Ingar Skiaker.
Ingar Skiaker new CEO, Höegh Autoliners, says:
Höegh Autoliners' strength lies in being close to our customers and partners,
enabling us to continually improve, innovate and surpass service expectations.
With a truly global reach, a state-of-the-art fleet and a very professional and
dedicated international team, Höegh is ready for continued success in the years
to come.
Media inquiries please contact;
Mr. Leif Høegh +47 9131 0003
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Ingar Skiaker - photo:
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Ingar Skiaker - Profile:
http://hugin.info/80/R/1542076/472020.doc
Höegh Autoliners' latest delivery, to be named in Maputo in October:
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Datum: 30.08.2011 - 10:32 Uhr
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