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Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress 2024
1 - 2 October 2025
Dhahran ExpoDammam, KSA

Poul Hestbaek
Chief Executive Officer at Folk Maritime
Speaker

Profile

Poul Hestbaek is a seasoned maritime industry leader, bringing a wealth of experience to Folk Maritime. Poul comes to Folk Maritime after many years at Hamburg Süd, where he served as Chief Commercial Officer, directing business operations across Europe, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific. For the last two years, he served as CEO. Poul has an all-around maritime background and a master mariner before receiving his Master's Degree in Shipping, Trade, and Finance from Cass Business School in London. Poul has lived and worked in North and South America, Africa, Europe and Asia. his expertise and global perspective position him well to lead and establish Folk Maritime as a regional asset for the industry.

Agenda Sessions

  • Maritime Think Tank

    12:20