EXMAR report 2023

EXMAR has had a fantastic year. All departments are working flat out, the order book is well filled and – with a new captain at the helm – the future looks bright. A discussion with Nicolas Saverys and his son, brand-new CEO Carl-Antoine, about family, working together and having the courage to steer your own course. Carl-Antoine took over the role of CEO from Francis Mottrie on 1 January 2024, a strategic and personal milestone. Nicolas Saverys: As executive chairman and as a father, I am certainly proud that we are able to pass the baton on to Carl-Antoine. Francis Mottrie has put EXMAR into an excellent position as CEO since 2020. He restructured the internal organization and ensured the company was ready to seize future opportunities with his consistent direction and leadership. We are very thankful to him for that. For that matter, Francis remains on board as COO with a seat on the executive committee. As well as Francis Mottrie, the new CFO Hadrien Bown, Executive Director Infrastructure Jonathan Raes and Executive Director Shipping Jens Ismar also have a seat on the executive committee. That team must inspire confidence. Carl-Antoine Saverys: Absolutely. I am surrounded by a strong team, and not only in the executive committee. EXMAR has fantastic people with the right energy and vision across all departments. Sometimes they have the courage to differ, but I applaud that. The more we challenge each other, the better the result will be. I am also someone who listens, considers opinions and will take well-founded decisions together with the executive committee. Nicolas Saverys FOREWORD 03 Together for the future