Kasper Karlsen

Kasper Karlsen is an experienced executive currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Svitzer since July 2020, where responsibilities include leading the transformation of Svitzer UK to a more empowering and customer-centric organization following a merger. Karlsen oversees the operations of over 130 vessels in Europe and has a strong background with Maersk Drilling, where roles ranged from Senior Director for Customer Solutions and Performance Improvement to Senior Naval Architect. With a Master of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the Technical University of Denmark, further education at prestigious institutions such as IMD and MIT Sloan demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional development.