Marine pump specialist Svanehoj has appointed Morten Christian Larsen as its new president, effective 1 July 2026.Larsen, managing director of Svanehoj Singapore, succeeds Søren Kringelholt Nielsen who is leaving the company after seven years in the role to become president of ITT Nutrition & Health Solutions.
A marine engineer with an MBA in Shipping & Logistics, Larsen has held several leadership positions within Svanehoj during the past eight years. His career has spanned technical, service and management roles, including Service & Aftersales director, where he helped expand the company’s service organisation from a local team of 16 employees to a global operation with more than 100 specialists. He also served as managing director of Svanehoj Tank Control Systems in France before relocating to Singapore.
“I take on the role as president of Svanehoj with great anticipation, enthusiasm, and a deep sense of humility,” said Larsen. “My focus will be to build on what already makes Svanehoj strong: our culture, our people, our technical expertise, and our products. Our fuel pump solutions for LNG and other gas applications have become a key growth driver for Svanehoj, and we expect this market to grow significantly in the years ahead. At the same time, we are investing substantially in new products that can further support the transition toward lower-emission maritime transport.”
During Nielsen’s tenure, Svanehoj’s revenue almost tripled to more than US$250 million, while the company expanded its global footprint and strengthened its position in marine pumps and safety solutions for liquefied gases. The company now employs around 550 people across nine countries.
Bartek Makowiecki, chief strategy officer & president, Flow Technologies at ITT, remarked: “Søren has served as president since 2019, leading Svanehoj through a period of substantial growth. During this time, revenue has almost tripled, underlining the impact of a clear strategy and a strong, execution focused organization. This growth has been driven by both organic initiatives and strategic acquisitions to expand the product portfolio and service capabilities. Søren has also led the successful integration of Svanehoj into ITT, an experience that will be very valuable in his new role. Finally, he built an exceptional team, ensuring a smooth succession and transition to Morten as the new president, a reflection of the depth of talent at Svanehoj and strength of the overall business.”