Volvo Penta appoints CEO of Humphree

Volvo Penta, which in 2016 became majority shareholder of Humphree, has appointed Hannes Norrgren as CEO of the Swedish marine technology provider.

Norrgren is vice president of industrial sales and marketing for Volvo Penta in Europe. He will take on the role of Humphree CEO on Aug. 1, according to the company.

Norrgren brings 10 years of experience in the marine industry, as well as many years of experience in international organizations, especially in developing and expanding new businesses, markets, customers and technologies, according to the company.

The current CEO of Humphree, Per Landegren, will continue as part of the company’s management team as director of marketing and sales.

Humphree specializes in trim and stabilization systems for boat control. Volvo Penta is a manufacturer of engines and power systems for vessels. For more information, visit volvopenta.com.