MacGregor sets up new division, names its boss

MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has created a new division ‘Advanced Offshore Solutions’ by merging its two Norway-based divisions and combining offshore mooring, loading and load handling businesses.

With the new joint division MacGregor says it aims to gain synergies and improve the operations as well as customer service. Høye G. Høyesen has been appointed to lead the new Advanced Offshore Solutions division, which will become operative on January 1, 2016.

According to MacGregor’s press release, the team over 450 professionals in Arendal and Kristiansand in Norway.

Høye G. Høyesen joined MacGregor earlier this year from APL Norway/NOV, where he held several key positions, the latest one being Vice President, Business Development.

“I am confident that with his long and valuable industry experience he will lead the merger successfully and develop the operations for the benefit of our customers,” says Michel van Roozendaal, President, MacGregor.