We are incredibly proud to see Ekaterina Riegels Hjorth, Head of Decarb & Products Business Development at Svitzer, joining the Women In Shipping (WIS) Board. Ekaterina's dedication to fostering an inclusive environment and her commitment to driving positive change in the shipping industry are truly inspiring, and we look forward to supporting Ekaterina as she continues to break barriers and create opportunities for women in shipping.
We are thrilled to welcome Ekaterina Riegels Hjorth and Emilie Kjærgaard Trommer Volf to our board! As Women in Shipping continues to grow, we are excited to strengthen our team with their knowledge and expertise, further empowering WIS to achieve new heights. Ekaterina works at Svitzer as Head of Decarb & Products Business Development. Ekaterina has been in shipping all her professional career, joining Maersk in 2010 out of university. “Shipping offered me an opportunity to learn and grow and to move between different functions, business units and countries with Maersk, APM Terminals and Svitzer. I am beyond excited to join Women in Shipping Board to drive positive change, foster inclusive environment, and support the professional growth of women across shipping industry in Denmark. I am deeply honoured to be a part of this mission. Throughout my career, I have been passionate about breaking barriers and creating opportunities for women, and I am eager to bring my experience and insights to WIS”’ adds Ekaterina Emilie works in Group ESG at Bunker Holding A/S, joining 1,5 years ago after several years with Deloitte. "I'm honoured to join WIS and contribute to empowering and connecting Women in Shipping. Supporting WIS's mission is both personally and professionally important to me; As a newcomer to the industry, I’m excited to help facilitate this strong community. It’s my hope to inspire and push the DEI agenda in shipping and emphasize the importance of diverse backgrounds and career paths like my own” says Emilie. A very warm welcome to both ladies 💜