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Dr. Michael Silies

Dr. Michael Silies
Managing Director
Wilhelmsen Ahrenkiel Ship Management

Dr Michael Silies studied in Münster, Oxford and Göttingen. He has been with MPC Oceanic Group since 2003 in various management positions with a focus on shipping. Dr Silies was appointed CEO of Ahrenkiel Steamship in spring 2015 and also holds this position in the new joint venture Wilhelmsen Ahrenkiel Ship Management.

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