RNS New CEO15 Sep 2025 07:01
Quadrise plc (AIM: QED), the technology company focused on the decarbonisation of shipping and heavy industry through deployment of low emission fuels and biofuels, is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Borup as Chief Executive Officer effective 1 October 2025.
Peter is an accomplished international CEO with over 30 years' experience in the shipping industry. He began his career at A.P. Moller-Maersk, rising to Deputy Director level, before moving into senior leadership roles at several major cargo shipping operators. These included serving as Senior Vice President and Managing Director at D/S Norden in Asia, followed by President and CEO positions at Lauritzen Bulkers and NORVIC Shipping International respectively.
During his career, Peter has worked in key global shipping hubs (Copenhagen, Seoul, Beijing, Singapore and Dubai) leading strategy, investment and shipping operations.
Beyond his leadership roles in shipping, Peter has contributed to maritime technology and innovation, serving on the investment committees of Rainmaking, Motion Ventures and The Shipping Collective as well as serving on the board of AI start-up, Shipster.ai.
Peter has degrees from IMD Business School (MBA), Wharton Business School (Advanced Management Program), Copenhagen Business School (Advanced Board Program) and most recently he was a Fulbright Scholar at Georgetown University (Asia Studies).