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#170 Mikael Skov (Highlight) - How To Pursue Shipping & Fulfill Your Goals

Mikael Skov is Co-Founder and CEO of Hafnia. Mikael has more than 33 years of experience in the shipping industry. Prior to establishing Hafnia Tankers, Mikael held various positions over his 25-year career at Torm, of which the last two years he served as CEO. Mikael is a board member of Clipper Group Ltd. and was an industry representative of the Danish Maritime Strategy Team established by the Ministry of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs.


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Hafnia: https://hafniabw.com/


Books Recommended:

https://www.amazon.com/World-Sale-Javier-Blas/dp/0190078952

https://www.amazon.com/Red-Notice-Bill-Browder-audiobook/dp/B00T567KIA


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