Norwegian LNG carrier owner Awilco LNG is entering a new chapter after the immediate resignation of long-serving CEO Jon Skule Storheill.
The Oslo-listed company said Storheill and the board had mutually agreed that Awilco LNG should move into its next phase under new leadership. His departure ends a tenure that dates back to the company’s 2011 stock market listing.
Storheill has been one of Awilco LNG’s key figures since its formation, guiding the company through volatile LNG shipping cycles, weak charter markets and the more recent recovery in gas carrier demand.
The board thanked him for his long-standing contribution, leadership and dedication over the past 15 years.
The leadership change comes alongside proposed board changes that will be presented to shareholders at the next annual general meeting.
Awilco LNG’s nomination committee plans to propose Anders Onarheim as chairman. Onarheim is a recognized figure in shipping and energy, with previous senior roles at BW LPG and Carnegie. He has more than 25 years of experience in capital markets and maritime-related investments.
The company said the proposed appointment is supported by major shareholders.
Awilco LNG currently owns two 156,000 cu m TFDE membrane LNG carriers built in 2013, the WilForce and WilPride.
The company has not yet named a permanent successor to Storheill. CFO Per Heiberg has been appointed interim CEO with immediate effect while the search for a replacement continues.
