Posted on December 10, 2025
At Samskip, every new chapter is built on the strength of the one before it. As our organization evolves, our purpose remains constant: to connect people, businesses, and countries through sustainable, multimodal and logistics solutions. We are proud to announce the appointment of Ólafur Orri Ólafsson as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Samskip Group, succeeding Kari-Pekka Laaksonen.
This leadership transition marks an important moment in Samskip’s story that is shaped by continuity, experience, and a forward-looking vision for the future.
For the past years, under Kari-Pekka’s leadership, Samskip significantly strengthened its multimodal network, expanded into new markets, and accelerated its commitment to decarbonization and digital transformation. His contributions have helped establish a solid foundation for Samskip’s next phase of growth.
As Ólafur steps into the role of CEO, he brings a deep understanding of Samskip’s business, people, and customers. Having spent many years within the company in key strategic and operational roles, he carries with him an authentic connection to Samskip’s history and a strong commitment to its future.
In his first statement as CEO, Ólafur shared:
“I am stepping into this role at an exciting time for our company, and I’m proud to be the one to take over from Kari-Pekka. I thank him for his leadership over the years; his work has been very important in shaping Samskip into the strong, forward-looking company it is today.
I am committed to continuing along that path, the Samskip way, while bringing new vision and energy to our organization in the years ahead.”
Ólafur’s appointment represents both continuity and fresh momentum aligned with Samskip’s long-term direction, values, and customer promise. With a leader who knows the company from the inside out and who believes deeply in sustainable progress, collaboration, and innovation, Samskip is poised to strengthen its position as one of Europe’s most trusted multimodal logistics providers.
From one dedicated leader to the next, our course remains clear:
to drive progress, sustainability, and shared success together.
