Changes to Cargotec Leadership

Michel van Roozendaal, currently president of MacGregor, has been appointed president of the Kalmar mobile solutions strategic business unit.

He will continue to be a member of Cargotec‘s leadership team and report to president and CEO Mika Vehviläinen.

Following van Roozendaal’s appointment, Leif Byström, currently MacGregor’s chief operating officer and interim head of the offshore solutions division, has been appointed president of the MacGregor business area. He too will be a member of Cargotec‘s leadership team and report to Vehviläinen.

“Michel’s successful leadership and solid experience within MacGregor, combined with his knowledge of the maritime industry, makes him well prepared to lead the business. Leif has a broad experience and an excellent track record of business development and transformation throughout his years with MacGregor,” said Vehviläinen.

“It is a privilege for me to be part of the Cargotec journey. I’m very excited about the opportunity and look forward to working with the Kalmar mobile solutions leadership team to grow the business both profitably and sustainably,” said van Roozendaal.

“I am honoured to have the opportunity to lead MacGregor on the next stage of our journey towards becoming the leader in sustainable maritime cargo and load handling, and contributing to the continued growth of Cargotec as a member of the leadership team,” said Byström.

Michel van Roozendaal, currently president of MacGregor, has been appointed president of the Kalmar mobile solutions strategic business unit.

Following the appointment of van Roozendaal, Stefan Lampa, who has been a member of the Cargotec leadership team and leading Kalmar mobile solutions since April 2019, will step down from his position.

• The changes will be effective immediately.