VPS appoints Jan Wilhelmsson as new COO Digital and Decarbonisation

Marine fuels testing company VPS on Thursday (11 January) announced the appointment of Jan Wilhelmsson, as the company’s new COO Digital and Decarbonisation. 

In this role, Wilhelmsson will lead the strategic initiatives aimed at advancing VPS’s digital and decarbonisation efforts. His leadership will play an essential role in steering the company towards sustainability and innovation in decarbonisation advisory services.

Wilhelmsson brings with him extensive cross functional experience in driving maritime digital transformation for operational efficiency and carbon reduction. At the start of his career 30 years ago, he sailed and reached Master unlimited certification, followed by a fast-ascending commercial shipping career, operating large fleets. Since 2013 Jan has fully focused on digital transformation and decarbonisation across the shipping industry. 

Also, within transformation he has held top corporate positions as Chief Digital Officer for a world leading independent operator of tankers, as well as various top management positions and board assignments across the maritime tech industry.

Dr. Malcolm Cooper, VPS CEO, stated: “With growing complexity and our clear strategy to become the world leading decarbonisation advisory service in our sectors, we are very pleased to have Jan onboard to drive a consolidated decarbonisation strategy for our Emissions Measuring, Software Development and Fuel Testing Data capabilities.”

“The recent and upcoming emissions regulations will require a better understanding of how different fuels affect what goes out the chimney,” said Wilhelmsson. 

“In order to truly reduce emissions going forward, we need to better understand the composition of the fuels used, how they were sourced, how they are burned, and the complexity of the total emissions. I am very excited to work with teams that are true experts across the carbon chain, combining fuel testing with emissions measurement and operational efficiency. Together, we will develop the digital tools necessary for true decarbonisation that the industry needs”.

Photo credit: VPS
Published: 12 January, 2024