Andreas Sohmen-Pao
Chairman
Remuneration Committee Chair
Chairman
Remuneration Committee Chair
Appointed: 2013
Andreas is a respected international industry leader in the maritime and energy sectors. He serves as Chairman of BW Group and its listed affiliates, including BW Offshore, Hafnia, BW Energy, and Cadeler. He is also Chairman of the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation and a trustee of the Lloyd’s Register Foundation. Core competencies include corporate governance, strategic development, and sustainability.
Committee: Remuneration Committee Chair
Anne Grethe Dalane
Independent
Independent
Appointed: 2013
Anne is a veteran executive with over 40 years of experience in business and finance. She has held senior leadership roles at Yara International and Norsk Hydro, specialising in human resources, corporate strategy and finance. Her expertise includes corporate governance, risk management and organisational development. During her long and varied career, she has served on numerous boards, helping to drive business growth and transformation.
Committee: Audit Committee Chair
Luc Gillet
Appointed: 2023
Luc is an industry expert with over 30 years’ experience in the shipping industry. He has held senior roles at Bureau Veritas and TotalEnergies. He has also led industry organisations like SIGTTO and OCIMF. Currently, he serves as an independent director at Orion Global Transport France, focusing on LNG vessel operations, and at Gaztransport & Technigaz, an engineering company in containment systems for transport and storage of LNG. His expertise spans strategic shipping operations, fleet management, risk assessment, and business development within the maritime sector.
Committee: Remuneration Committee Member
Sanjiv Misra
Appointed: 2024
Sanjiv is an experienced leader with expertise in investment banking and corporate governance. With leadership experience at Citigroup and Goldman Sachs, he specialises in corporate strategy, financial management, and principal investing. He currently serves as Chairman of Clifford Capital Holdings and Chairman, Asia Pacific Advisory Board at Apollo Global Management and is a member of the BW Group Supervisory Board. Competencies include risk management, strategic advisory, and investment strategies.
Committee: Audit Committee Member
Sonali Chandmal
Appointed: 2020
Sonali is a highly experienced executive with expertise in management consulting, investment banking, and corporate governance. She has held leadership roles at Bain & Company and serves on the boards of Ackermans & Van Haaren SA/NV, Medicover AB, Ageas Portugal Holding SGPS S.A., and Ageas SA/NV. Her competencies include strategic development, sustainability, financial management, and private equity advisory.
Committee: Audit Committee Member
Board Committees
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee is responsible for approving the Board’s annual review of the Company’s most important areas of exposure to risk and its internal control arrangements, as well as an annual supervisory plan for internal audit work.
The Audit Committee follows up on internal controls in connection with quarterly reviews of the Group’s financial reporting. At least once a year, the Board and the Audit Committee review the Company’s internal control procedures relating to its financial reporting process. The Audit Committee consists of Ms Anne Grethe Dalane (Chairman), Ms Sonali Chandmal, and Mr Sanjiv Misra, all of whom are also members of the Board.
Remuneration Committee
The Remuneration Committee ensures thorough and independent preparation of matters relating to compensation paid to the Executive Personnel. The Remuneration Committee consists of Mr Andreas Sohmen-Pao (Chairman) and Mr Luc Gillet, both of whom are also members of the Board.