{"id":48650,"date":"2025-05-01T12:53:13","date_gmt":"2025-05-01T10:53:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maritimefinance.eu\/?p=48650"},"modified":"2025-05-01T16:40:02","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T14:40:02","slug":"european-maritime-finance-a-s-appoints-torben-degnas-chief-executive-officer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maritimefinance.eu\/da\/european-maritime-finance-a-s-appoints-torben-degnas-chief-executive-officer\/","title":{"rendered":"European Maritime Finance A\/S Appoints Torben Degn as Chief Executive Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Copenhagen, 1 May 2025 \u2013 European Maritime Finance A\/S (EMF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Torben Degn as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective May 1, 2025.<\/p>

Torben Degn brings more than 20 years of international experience in investment management and the execution of complex financial transactions.<\/p>

\u201cWe are excited to welcome Torben Degn as CEO, whose vision and extensive experience will be pivotal in leading the company through its next chapter,\u201d said Founder & Chairman of the Investment Committee Martin Haugaard.<\/p>

EMF is a specialized fund manager licensed by the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority (FSA), focusing exclusively on shipping investments. The company oversees a substantial fleet, with numerous newbuilding\u2019s scheduled for delivery over the next 12 to 24 months. The current fleet under management is valued at more than USD 2.1 billion.<\/p>

\u201cI am excited to join EMF, a company that has demonstrated impressive growth and consistently strong returns for its investors,\u201d said Torben Degn. \u201cI see significant potential for continued expansion, driven by EMF\u2019s distinctive business model.\u201d<\/p>

Torben Degn has met all regulatory requirements from the Danish FSA and is now ready to take on the role. He holds a master\u2019s degree in finance and accountancy from Copenhagen Business School and has held senior roles across the investment management and real estate sectors. Most recently, he served as Chief Investment Officer at the asset management firm Selected Group.<\/p>

He succeeds Torben Bager, who has served as CEO during a transitional period. Bager will continue with the company and resume his previous position as Chief Investment Officer (CIO) and as a member of the Investment Committee.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Copenhagen, 1 May 2025 \u2013 European Maritime Finance A\/S (EMF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Torben Degn as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective May 1, 2025. 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