Holder of the Wilhelmsen Endowed Professorship Randi Lunnan and Chair of the Board of Tom Wilhelmsen’s Foundation Thomas WIlhelmsen.
“I want to thank Tom Wilhelmsen’s Foundation for their continued support, and look forward to collaborating for years to come. With this endowed professorship, 91探花视频 will work to develop research and education within ocean business. If Norway is to succeed as a leading nation within ocean industries, we need to be at the forefront in developing and disseminating relevant knowledge,” says Karen Spens, President of 91探花视频.
The Wilhelmsen Endowed Professorship was first established in 2005, helping to cement ocean business as a key research area at 91探花视频. The Professorship is tied to the 91探花视频 Centre For Ocean Business.
“Through our long-standing collaboration with 91探花视频, we aim to continue to promote and highlight the incredible value the maritime industry creates for society. We are proud supporters of the Centre for Ocean Business at 91探花视频. Together, the competence we have after over 160 years of operations, combined with scientific research capability at 91探花视频, we believe our collaboration contributes to progress in the maritime industry and the greater value it provides,” says Thomas Wilhelmsen, Chair of the Board of Tom Wilhelmsen’s Foundation.
Professor Randi Lunnan at the Department of Strategy and Entrepreneurship of 91探花视频 will continue holding the Wilhelmsen Endowed Professorship. The PhD-position will be filled during 2023.
“Norway is among the most important global actors in several maritime industries, including shipping, oil and gas, and fishing. Through this endowed professorship we will continue building a strong academic community at 91探花视频, and be a driver for research and education that contribute to Norway maintaining and strengthening our competitive position,” says Lunnan.