Swedish electric-boat builder X Shore named René Hansen chief executive officer. He takes over for Jenny Keisu who recently stepped down.
Hansen will leverage his operational and strategic experience in myriad industries, including snowboarding, recycling, digitization of farming and energy distribution.
“I am honored to step into the role of CEO at X Shore, a trailblazing company at the forefront of innovation crafting 100% electric boats for a sustainable future,” Hansen said in a statement. “X Shore’s unwavering commitment to sustainability, design and product excellence resonates deeply with my values.”
Jon Roskill, chair of the board at X Shore, added, “We are delighted to welcome René Hansen as our CEO. His extensive business background, combined with a strong product focus, aligns seamlessly with our vision for X Shore. We believe his leadership will propel us to new heights in technology, design, and sustainability.”
Hansen served as an executive vice president at Nordic renewables company Stora Enso, spent eight years at multinational mineral fertilizer company Yara International, and was vice president of the recycling company TOMRA.
