Stolt-Nielsen announces CFO retirement, names successor Alex Ng

Stolt-Nielsen Limited announced on November 7, 2025, that Jens F. Grüner-Hegge, the company's chief financial officer, will retire in the second half of 2026. Alex Ng, currently vice president, corporate development & strategy, has been appointed cfo designate and will assume the role on August 1, 2026. Mr. Grüner-Hegge will remain with the company until November 30, 2026, to facilitate a smooth transition. The board intends to nominate Mr. Grüner-Hegge as a non-executive director, subject to shareholder approval at the 2026 annual general meeting.

CEO Udo Lange praised Mr. Grüner-Hegge's 33 years of service, highlighting his varied finance and operational roles. Mr. Grüner-Hegge has served as cfo since 2018, and previously held positions including vice president, corporate finance, and general manager, Stolt-Nielsen Asia-Pacific Service. He joined Stolt-Nielsen in 1992.

Alex Ng joined Stolt-Nielsen in 2020 as vice president, corporate development & strategy, bringing over 20 years of experience in finance and M&A. Prior to Stolt-Nielsen, he held several positions within corporate finance and M&A at Barclays Investment Bank. CEO Udo Lange expressed confidence that Mr. Ng will continue to drive the business forward in his expanded cfo role.