Michael Hansen is to step down as president and chief executive officer of Hempel A/S to take on a role outside Hempel A/S.
The board of directors has activated a search process for his replacement.
On his departure from Hempel, Hansen will take up the position as president and CEO of DFDS, a European leader in ferry transport and logistics, with more than 16,000 employees.
Hensen will, together with the executive group management team, continue to lead the company and execute on Hempel’s priorities until a successor has been appointed.
Hansen will leave Hempel no later than 30 June 2026.
I am immensely proud of what we have achieved together and remain fully committed to leading the business until a successor is in place.
Michael Hansen
“On behalf of the board, I want to express my appreciation to Michael for his strong leadership and the significant contribution he has made to Hempel over the nine years he has served the company,” said Richard Sand, chair of the board.
“Through strong collaboration between the board, the executive group management team, and the entire organisation, Hempel has during Michael’s tenure as CEO strengthened its strategic position and financial performance considerably.”
He added: “The board has full confidence in Michael’s and the management team’s continued ability to ensure continued execution of our strategic priorities during this transition.
“Hempel remains dedicated to its strategy, and fully focused on delivering value for our customers and stakeholders.”
Dedication and collaboration from colleagues
Hansen continued: “It is an honour to serve as CEO of Hempel and to work alongside such talented colleagues across the organisation.
“I am immensely proud of what we have achieved together and remain fully committed to leading the business until a successor is in place.”
And he thanked Hempel’s board for its support and his colleagues for their dedication and collaboration.
“Hempel stands on a strong foundation, and I am confident that the company will continue to thrive,” he concluded.
