Michael Hansen was appointed Group President & Chief Executive Officer of Hempel in October 2022.
Michael joined Hempel in May 2017 as Group Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer, before becoming Executive Vice President of Energy & Infrastructure. He previously worked for 19 years at Maersk, one of the world’s largest shipping companies, where he most recently held the position of Vice President & Global Head of Sales at Maersk Line.
In this episode of the Alcott Global Podcast Leaders in Supply Chain podcast, host Radu Palamariu talks to Michael about the following:
- What shaped Michael’s personal and professional growth
- How to make successful industry career transitions: leaving Maersk and joining Hempel
- Complexity as a strength in business relationships
- Seeking moral integrity and selfless leadership in hires
- Using reference checks and testing for self-awareness in hiring
- Advice for aspiring leaders: Balancing ambition with patience
For more podcasts in this series, visit the Alcott Global website.