Torstein Hagen

Torstein Hagen

Torstein Hagen (1988)
Nationality Norwegian[1][2][3][4][5]
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 a Norwegian businessman who serves as the chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of Viking River Cruises.

Hagen earned a degree in physics at the Norwegian Institute of Technology and an MBA at Harvard University.[6] He then worked in the shipping and cruise industries, 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. He was CEO of Royal Viking Line from 1980 to 1984.[7]

Hagen founded Viking River Cruises in 1997; the company has since become the world's leading river cruise line, operating a fleet of 41 vessels on the waterways of Europe, Russia, Ukraine, China, Southeast Asia and Egypt.

References

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