Connecting Continents, Cultures, and Cargo

Poul Hestbaek is a seasoned maritime industry leader, bringing a wealth of experience to Folk Maritime. Poul comes to Folk Maritime after many years at Hamburg Süd, where he served as Chief Commercial Officer, directing business operations across Europe, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific. For the last two years, he served as CEO. Poul has an all-round maritime background and a master mariner before receiving his Master’s Degree in Shipping, Trade, and Finance from Cass Business School in London. Poul has lived and worked in North and South America, Africa, Europe and Asia. His expertise and global perspective position him well to lead and establish Folk Maritime as a regional asset for the industry.

Kim Kennet LarsenChief Commercial Officer, Folk MaritimeExperienced international business leader with a strong focus on sales, key client management, and global commercial strategy development. Kim has more than 30 years of international experience in maritime ports, shipping, supply chain activities, and renewable energy, with a proven track record for delivering strong results by building and engaging high-performance teams.Most recently, Kim worked as advisor in infrastructure development and management for ports and terminals, shipping strategy and execution, and supply chain solutions.Previously, Kim served as Vice President of Commercial, Business Development, and Strategy at Abu Dhabi Ports, where he led all commercial activities from 2017 to 2023. He has also held senior leadership roles at AP Moller Maersk and Unifeeder A/S, overseeing business unit strategy, network design, and commercial development. Kim holds a Market Economist degree from Aalborg Handelsskole and has completed executive management programs at IMD in Switzerland and London Business School in the UK.

Khalid Fawzi, an accomplished financial leader, is Folk Maritime's Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With a substantial background in financial leadership across diverse sectors, Khalid has held significant roles as CFO in leading Saudi Arabian corporations. Notably, he has been crucial in driving transformative initiatives aligned with Vision 2030, showcasing his strategic foresight. Khalid holds a Master's Degree in Professional Account, Accounting, and Finance from King Abdulaziz University, reflecting his strong academic foundation. His appointment as CFO underscores Folk Maritime's commitment to financial excellence and strategic leadership.

Mohamed Badawy is a seasoned maritime industry leader with over 24 years of experience specializing in regional and global maritime operations. He has been appointed as the Chief Operating Officer at Folk Maritime. Mohamed's leadership at renowned shipping companies like Hapag-Lloyd and United Arab Shipping Company Ltd. further strengthens his credentials. Recognized as a fellow member of prestigious logistics and shipbroking institutes, he also has a strong academic foundation, including an Executive MBA from Hult Business School and executive education from London Business School.With his background as a Master Mariner and extensive experience in maritime operations, he is uniquely positioned to spearhead operational excellence at Folk.