Survitec appoints new CEO
Global marine survival and safety solutions provider, Survitec, has announced the appointment of Robert Steen Kledal as the company’s new chief executive officer.
In his new role, Kledal will be responsible for setting the company’s new strategic direction, helping drive the firm’s continued transformation to become a better partner for its customers. He will lead the executive team and sit on the Survitec board.
Kledal has over 30 years of experience in maritime and defence industries. He held several senior positions during his 21 years at Moeller-Maersk Group and, for nine years, he was CEO at Wrist Ship Supply, a ship and offshore supplier of provisions and stores.
“Coming from the shipping industry, I was instantly attracted to the inspiring purpose of Survitec,” Kledal says. “I look forward to building on this great legacy and the achievements made to position Survitec as the global leader in survival technology for our customers worldwide. Not least to service our customers’ requirements effectively.”
In addition to his role as CEO of Survitec, Kledal is also on the board of directors at Wrist Ship Supply and Blue Water Shipping, a global provider of tailor-made transport and logistics solutions.
Last year, Survitec completed a £15 million bank guarantee facility to complement the company’s recent refinancing, as part of its growth plans for its survival technology products and services.
