Erik Noeklebye seeks new challenges

“We will miss Erik Noeklebye. It is a quarter of a century of institutional as well as industry experience leaving. I would very much like to have Erik with me on the journey forward, but I also respect his choice,” says Lasse Kristoffersen, CEO at Wallenius Wilhelmsen.

“My work here at Wallenius Wilhelmsen has been my number one priority all these years,” says Noeklebye reflecting on the diversity of his more than 8,000 colleagues, all the exciting job opportunities, and the many fascinating places and cultures he has experienced. “There is a time for everything. Now is the time to focus more on my family. We return home from Korea to Scandinavia in November.”

Noeklebye started his career at Wilhelmsen after graduating from university. He has held various positions in cargo operations, trade and sales. “I have been lucky to have been given so many interesting and challenging opportunities. Also, staying with the same company for so many years is an anomaly these days. It has been a great observation point of an industry in change, constantly evolving to adjust to new realities such as tighter global trade, new challenges related to cargo with a variety of fuel sources, and an all-time conflux of challenges hitting the industry. I have learnt a lot, something I take with me wherever I go next.”

Noeklebye believes change is healthy. “It is good for the company that there is a change in the top management. We have so much talent to build on. I know me leaving will open opportunities for others, competent and inspired colleagues, ready to take on new responsibilities,” says Noeklebye.