Torstein Hagen

Torstein Hagen
Nationality Norwegian
Education Physics, MBA
Alma mater Norwegian Institute of Technology, Harvard University
Occupation Founder, Chairman and CEO, Viking River Cruises
Years active 1997–present

Torstein Hagen (born 1943) is the chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of Viking River Cruises.

Founded in 1997, the company has become the world's leading river cruise line, operating a fleet of 41 vessels on the waterways of Europe, Russia, Ukraine, China, South-east Asia and Egypt.

Hagen has extensive experience in the shipping and cruise industries, and has served on the boards of Holland America Line and Kloster Cruise Ltd. He was formerly a partner of the management consulting firm McKinsey & Company in Europe and became the CEO of Det Bergenske Dampskibsselskab in 1976. Hagen earned a degree in physics at the Norwegian Institute of Technology and an MBA at Harvard University.”[1]

Hagen is a Norwegian citizen.[2][3][4][5][6]

References

  1. ↑ "Global Conference 2006 | Torstein Hagen". Milkeninstitute.org. Retrieved 2013-10-17.
  2. ↑ Schwammenthal, Daniel. "Dutch Discount - WSJ.com". Online.wsj.com. Retrieved 2013-10-17.
  3. ↑ "When Holland Inc. Goes Shopping, Belgium Always Gets Bought Out - WSJ.com". Online.wsj.com. Retrieved 2013-10-17.
  4. ↑ "Interest in European River Cruises Soars". The New York Times. Retrieved 2013-10-17.
  5. ↑ Gene Sloan (2012-03-21). "Viking River Cruises expansion likely to continue into 2014 - USATODAY.com". Travel.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2013-10-17.
  6. ↑ Torstein Hagen. "Torstein Hagen: Executive Profile & Biography - Businessweek". Investing.businessweek.com. Retrieved 2013-10-17.