Michael Behrens, the new chief commercial officer for MacArtney A/S.

Once an elite amateur golfer who played for Denmark’s National Team, Michael Behrens from Kolding, Denmark has been hired as the new chief commercial officer for MacArtney Underwater Technology at its Esbjerg, Denmark headquarters.

Behrens is joining MacArtney from the largest steel and technical sales company in Denmark. He holds an HD(O) (human dimensions of organizations) degree in organizational leadership from the University of Southern Denmark and is currently finishing an MBA in business administration.

Behrens’ career began in international sales, and he has served in sales director and business management roles with leading technology companies from Saab to ABB. He was head of ABB’s Centre of Excellence, which specializes in power projects and instrumentation.

Behrens’ strong background in international sales and business management makes him the perfect fit for MacArtney, and his industry experience within the oil and gas and defense sectors aligns with MacArtney’s role as a system solutions provider for all marine-related industries. His appointment to MacArtney is effective from Nov. 1, 2018. —MacArtney A/S