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Stena Line welcomes Sarah West as new UK & Ireland Ports Managing Director

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Stena Line has announced a strategic restructuring of its Ports Leadership Team with the creation of a new Managing Director (MD) role for UK and Ireland Ports. The newly appointed MD, Sarah West, will join Stena Line in January 2026, bringing extensive experience and leadership to the role.

This change reflects Stena Line’s commitment to strengthening its port operations as the company continues to invest significantly in its infrastructure across the UK and Ireland.

Carl-Johan Hellner, Chief Operating Officer Ports & Terminals at Stena Line, welcomed the appointment:

“We’re delighted to have Sarah join our fantastic team and lead our UK and Ireland port and terminal operations. Over the past five years, we’ve made substantial investments in vessels, ports, and terminals across the UK and Ireland. With Sarah’s leadership, we aim to deliver the highest quality service across every aspect of our customers’ journey. I wish her and the team every success and will be there to support them all the way.”

Sarah brings over 30 years of experience in the maritime sector, with a particular focus on port operations over the past decade. She joins Stena Line following her role as CEO of Harwich Haven Authority, where she oversaw marine services for key ports including Felixstowe, Ipswich, and Harwich. Her career also includes senior strategic roles such as leading the operational implementation of the South Harbour at the Port of Aberdeen and COO at the Port of Dover during the challenging periods of COVID and Brexit

Her extensive experience is underpinned by a 20-year career in the Royal Navy, where she made history as the first woman to command a major UK warship.

Commenting on her appointment, Sarah said:

“Stena Line is at a transformative point in its long history in the UK and Ireland. I’m excited to work with the team to develop and implement our plans for the future.”

This appointment marks a significant step in Stena Line’s long-term strategy to enhance operational excellence, customer service, and sustainability across its UK and Ireland port network.

For more information contact Shirley Oguz, PR and Communications Manager, Stena Line.

shirley.oguz@stenaline.com 07779 851168

Stena Line is one of Europe's leading ferry companies with approximately 40 vessels and 20 routes in Northern Europe and the Mediterranean Sea, operating 25,700 sailings each year. Stena Line is an important part of the European logistics network and develops new intermodal freight solutions by combining transport by rail, road and sea. Stena Line also plays an important role in tourism in Europe with its extensive passenger operations. The company is family-owned, was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Gothenburg. Stena Line has 6,200 employees and an annual turnover of 19.5 billion SEK. For more information please visit www.stenaline.com

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