Svitzer appoints new UK MD

From 1 January 2023 Michael will head up the UK cluster following the merging of UK North and South operations earlier this year, with a brief to increase operational agility and deliver high-quality customer service.

Michael joins Svitzer from his role as operations director at Govia Thameslink Railway but says he is ‘delighted to be returning to the maritime sector’ having been a captain in the Royal Navy for 26 years. “Shaping the future of Svitzer as a unified UK cluster team will be a rewarding and demanding challenge,” he said.

“I look forward to working with Svitzer’s wider management team to continue building a great customer service ethos, drive more efficient UK operations, and continue strengthening our position as the UK’s leading towage provider.”

Lise Demant, managing director, Svitzer Europe said Michael will be a huge asset. “He is a proven business leader with a real passion for people as well as the maritime industry,” she said.

“Earlier this year, we identified the need for stronger regional alignment in the UK cluster, and Michael will be integral to unifying UK operations under a single management team.”