Gustav Henriksen
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Gustav Severin Henriksen (October 25, 1872 – October 8, 1939) was the managing director of the Norwegian America Line
(NAL) from its inception in 1911 until his death in 1939.
He also, among others, served a long tenure as president of the Norwegian Shipowners' Association
. Prior to his appointment with the NAL, he was employed by Otto Thoresen's Linie 1889–1911.
Norwegian America Line
Norwegian America Line , was a cruise ship line, originally an operator of passenger and cargo ships. Founded in 1910, the company ran a regular transatlantic service between Norway and the United States, and later to East Africa as well....
(NAL) from its inception in 1911 until his death in 1939.
He also, among others, served a long tenure as president of the Norwegian Shipowners' Association
Norwegian Shipowners' Association
The Norwegian Shipowners Association is an employers' organization and interest group for Norwegian shipping and offshore companies. The organization's primary fields are national and international industry policies, employer issues, competence and recruitment, environmental issues and innovation...
. Prior to his appointment with the NAL, he was employed by Otto Thoresen's Linie 1889–1911.