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April 18, 2017

MacArtney Names Omann CEO

  • Claus Omann (Photo: MacArtney)
  • Niels Erik Hedeager (Photo: MacArtney)
  • Claus Omann (Photo: MacArtney) Claus Omann (Photo: MacArtney)
  • Niels Erik Hedeager (Photo: MacArtney) Niels Erik Hedeager (Photo: MacArtney)

Claus Omann has been appointed as the next CEO of the MacArtney Underwater Technology Group, effective August 1, 2017.

 
Current CEO Niels Erik Hedeager will at the same time take over as Chairman of the Board of Directors.
 
Omann’s technical and commercial background includes previous positions at LEGO, Viking Life-Saving Equipment and TRIAX in various senior management roles including technical director and most recently CEO.
 
Hedeager has worked at MacArtney for more than 28 years. 
• MacArtney Underwater Technology Group

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