Marine insurer Skuld has announced several important changes to its leadership team driven by growth and the expectation of continued future expansion.
According to Ståle Hansen, Skuld president and CEO, the company is in an excellent position to accelerate on further growth and believes that these management changes are essential to meet Skuld’s current demand and capitalise on the growth opportunities ahead.
“These leadership changes will build upon the foundation of success that has already been established. Skuld remains dedicated to our purpose, values, commitment to excellence, and unwavering focus on delivering superior products and services to our members and clients. I take this opportunity to wish everyone great success in their new roles,” he added.
Taking effect as of 1 September, Anna Erlandsen will take over her new role as Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer. She will focus on helping the company seize emerging opportunities and navigate the growth strategy and increase focus on meeting sustainability targets.
Erlandsen will also ensure continuous integration of Skuld’s P&I and hull business. Skuld’s marketing and communication team will report to her.
She was most recently Vice President, Underwriter in Skuld, and previously head of the Oslo office for Norwegian Hull Club. She has nearly 20 years of experience within global marine insurance, in underwriting and managerial positions, including board member positions in Norwegian Hull Club and in CEFOR (The Nordic Association of Marine Insurers).
Erik Myrind will assume the role of Chief People Officer in Skuld and take responsibility for the human resources (HR) function, as well as development of leadership, culture and competence.
He has been with Skuld for over a decade, most recently as Senior Vice President HR where he led the HR team. He previously held HR managerial roles in Aibel and PGS.
Following her sick leave, Trude Husebø, Skuld’s Chief People, Communication and Sustainability Officer, will enter a new role as Special Adviser for the executive management team.
Skuld is also making organisational changes in its Western Europe and Americas business unit as it is reorganising them into two separate units.
Skuld Western Europe will be headquartered in Oslo, with Thea Thorstensen as Senior Vice President and Head of the business unit. Skuld UK and Americas will be based in the London office, and Rachael Simpson, Senior Vice President, Head of P&I London will be promoted to Senior Vice President and Head of the business unit.
Both Thorstensen and Simpson, will report to the Chief Underwriting Officer, Lars Dueled.
Simone Ingeberg, outgoing head of business unit Skuld Western Europe and Americas has accepted a new role outside Skuld, as a partner in the law firm SANDS, the company noted.
Additionally, Skuld has also announced a number of promotions in Skuld Hull, including Paul Fry’s, who will now enter a new role as Senior Vice President, Global Head of Hull & Head of London office.
Carl Morten Sundin, has also been promoted from Vice President Claims to Senior Vice President, Global Deputy Head of Hull, and Oslo-based role. Both positions will report to Chief Business Development Officer, Greg Thomas.
André Sjöström, Vice President Underwriting, will enter a new role as vice President, Head Of Underwriting Hull Oslo, reporting to Carl Morten Sundin.
Bjørn Skaar, Senior vice president head of Skuld hull will assume a new role as special adviser for the Skuld hull team. Bjørn has decided to prepare for his future retirement by scaling down responsibilities.
CEO Hansen said: “We want to thank Bjørn for the excellent work he has done for Skuld by integrating the acquired Scandinavian Marine Agency into the organisation and to deliver strong growth and profitability during his term. We are very pleased to have Bjørn with us as a special adviser supporting Paul and the team’s future growth ambitions.”
