Swedish electric boatbuilder X Shore has appointed René Hansen as its chief executive officer.

Hansen succeeds previous CEO Jenny Keisu, who resigned for personal reasons last month.

“I am honoured to step into the role of CEO at X Shore,” says Hansen. “X Shore’s unwavering commitment to sustainability, design, and product excellence resonates deeply with my values. Central to our journey is our exceptional team, investors and the valued customers who share our commitment to a sustainable tomorrow. Together, we will propel our mission forward, ensuring that X Shore continues to lead in creating a fossil-free and nature-positive environment. I am proud to lead this next chapter and to work alongside our dedicated team and connect with our loyal customers and investors.”

Hansen, in his capacity as CEO, will draw from his time spent in the snowboarding, recycling, digitalisation of farming and energy industries sectors.

Over the past two years, the company has introduced two boats, the X Shore Pro and X Shore 1. During this period, X Shore has also secured capital through two rounds of funding. In 2022, X Shore signed a €50 million battery deal with electric battery innovator Kreisel Electric to supercharge the next generation of its Eelex 8000 electric vessels.

“We are delighted to welcome René Hansen as our CEO,” says Jon Roskill, chair of the board at X Shore. “His extensive business background, combined with a strong product focus, aligns seamlessly with our vision for X Shore. We believe his leadership will propel us to new heights in technology, design, and sustainability. There is very strong demand for X Shore vessels, and we will work very closely with René to get our boats on the water the world over.”

Hansen previously served as an executive vice president at the Nordic renewables company Stora Enso. Before his recent industrial career, he held positions at Airwalk, Burton Snowboards, and Zound Industries.

Main image: René Hansen – X Shore’s new CEO. Courtesy of X Shore.

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