Albatros Expeditions has confirmed the return of former Chief Executive Officer, Hans Lagerweij, to the polar expedition specialist’s top ranks. Lagerweij exited the cruise operator in early 2022 to take on a new opportunity with Four Seasons Yachts, as Senior Vice President with the start-up.
Albatros Expeditions operates the unique Ulstein X-Bow hulled Ocean Victory (delivered in 2021) and Ocean Albatros (2023) ships.
In a statement, Albatros Expeditions said it was “thrilled” to have Lagerweij back, with his position as CEO effective 1 July 2023. His LinkedIn profile indicates he started last month in June.
“After exploring other career opportunities for the past 1.5 years, Lagerweij brings his extensive expertise and passion back to Albatros Expeditions, furthering the company’s growth and innovation,” the company said.
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In February 2022, Albatros Expeditions appointed Captain Michael Elwert as joint President and CEO. There is no indication on the press release if Elwert has retained either title with the return of Lagerweij.
On his reappointment at the helm once again, Lagerweij expressed his enthusiasm for working with the Albatros Expeditions team, stating: “I am thrilled to collaborate with our outstanding professionals as we embark on the next phase of the company’s
“After exploring other career opportunities for the past 1.5 years, Lagerweij brings his extensive expertise and passion back to Albatros Expeditions, furthering the company’s growth and innovation,” the company said.
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journey. Together, we will continue to deliver exceptional expeditions and shape the future of sustainable travel to the most remote parts of the world.”
The Danish expedition operator said: “Albatros Expeditions underwent a remarkable transformation in recent years, becoming a trailblazer in the industry with innovative itineraries, an expert onboard team, the most modern fleet, and the lowest carbon emissions per guest. With a legacy of delivering unforgettable expeditions to remote corners of the world since 1986, Albatros Expeditions has evolved beyond its expertise in Greenland to encompass a wide range of voyages across the Arctic, Europe, South America, and Antarctica.”
Lagerweij added, “We are no longer solely a Greenland expert. Our itineraries now span diverse destinations, offering unparalleled experiences in some of the most breathtaking regions on Earth. Moreover, we have transformed from primarily serving Scandinavia and Asia to embracing the United States as one of our biggest markets.
“This strategic shift has propelled Albatros Expeditions into being a truly global company,” Lagerweij said.