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Viking Life-Saving Equipment has appointed Henrik Helsinghof as its new chief executive officer effective from 1 June 2024.

Henrik Helsinghof

Source: Viking A/S

Viking Life-Saving Equipment has appointed Viking Life-Saving Equipment has appointed Henrik Helsinghof as its new chief executive officer as its new chief executive officer

The appointment of Mr Helsinghof follows the sad death of former CEO Henrik Uhd Christensen in January following a short illness.

“We are extremely pleased to welcome Henrik to our leadership team as CEO. He is a dynamic leader with a proven track record and a passion for company development through people,” said Jens Lindholm, chairman of the board of Viking A/S.

”With his past experience of Viking and recent successes as a CEO, Henrik is the ideal person to take our company forward. He has the full backing of the board and owner, the Claus Sørensen Foundation and we look forward to working with Henrik as we build the Viking of the future.”

Dynamic leader

Henrik Helsinghof had previously been identified by Henrik Uhd Christensen and the Viking board of directors as a possible successor.

His appointment therefore ensures continuity while also bringing new perspectives to VIKING’s leadership team.

He began his career in Viking in 2006 as student assistant and remained with the company for 14 years, holding various positions, including managing director of Viking Nadiro.

Mr Helsinghof joins Viking from Bramidan A/S, where he was CEO for three years, overseeing a period of continuous improvement.