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DFDS APPOINTS NEW CEO

COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT no. 01 - 12 January 2026 DFDS has today appointed Michael Hansen as President & CEO effective from latest 1 July 2026. Michael Hansen is currently President & CEO of Hempel and succeeds Torben Carlsen who is expected to step down as President & CEO on the same date. The appointment follows the initiation of a CEO succession process, as announced on 6 November 2025, to bring new perspectives to lead DFDS’ ongoing transition towards satisfactory business and financial performa

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DFDS APPOINTS NEW CEO

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