Hans Buch has appointed Palle Wredstrøm as marine division manager in charge of developing sales and associated services as well as product and customer portfolio within the marine, meteorology and railway segments.

Palle Wredstrøm

Palle Wredstrøm is Hans Buch's new marine division manager

Mr Wredstrøm has held various positions in Denmark and internationally with companies such as Alfa Laval Marine & Diesel, Hamworhty, and Maersk Maritime Technology. Most recently he was head of new building and upgrade business with ABB Turbo Scandinavia.

Henriette Olsen, CEO of Hans Buch, said: “Palle is an experienced and strong leader with many years of experience from the maritime industry, who throughout his career has demonstrated that he can make the right decisions with the aim to secure growth and earnings.

“Palle has solid commercial, technical and business competencies, while also being deeply engaged in the development of the entire organization. We are therefore convinced that Palle will be able to continue to develop Hans Buch Marine and create lasting improvements for both customers, suppliers and employees.”

A trained machine engineer, Mr Wredstrøm has previously sailed with A.P. Møller, J. Lauritzen and as a lieutenant in the Navy.