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PRESSRELEASE
FORIMMEDIATERELEASE
October25,2016
PAULØSTERGAARDNAMEDNEWCHAIRMANOFDIGITALMARINESOLUTIONS
Oslo, Norway – Digital Marine Solutions AS (DMS), the parent company of C-Map,
announced today the appointment of Paul Østergaard as executive chairman.
Together with the DMS board of directors and the C-Map leadership team,
Østergaard will develop and implement the company’s strategic plan and lead the
company in achieving its growth targets for 2017 and beyond.
Østergaard began his career as an officer with the Danish Royal Guards and then
spent five years with ship-owner J. Lauritzen in commercial and operational roles in
Denmark and Brazil. He worked as a consultant with the Boston Consulting Group
and subsequently as Director of Strategy at the online division of Oracle Corporation.
Founder of ShipServ in 1999, Østergaard launched the company with a clear vision
of how the internet could change the economics of the global maritime shipping
industry to drive out inefficiencies and increase competitiveness. He served as
ShipServ’s Chief Executive Officer until 2016 and is widely recognized as a thought
leader in shipping e-commerce. Mr. Østergaard serves on the boards of ShipServ,
Digital Marine Solutions, Founders, and the Herlufsholm Foundation.
“Paul comes to DMS with a sterling reputation in the industry,” says Leif Ottosson,
board member at DMS. “A true visionary in maritime e-commerce, his past
experience demonstrates a forward-looking strategic acumen. C-Map is poised for
significant growth, and we are confident Paul will drive the company to new avenues
for market penetration."
AndrewGoldenRushtonGregoryCommunicationsagolden@rushtongregory.comTel.617-413-6521
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“C-Map’s existing portfolio and streamlined infrastructure offers a solid platform with
significant potential for expansion,” said Østergaard. I welcome the opportunity to
guide the team, take every advantage of revolutionary technologies, and break new
ground in product development.”
Digital Marine Solutions is owned by Altor Fund IV and Goldman Sachs merchant
Banking.
For information on Digital Marine Solutions AS visit www.c-map.com.
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