Young Brothers names Christensen president
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Young Brothers LLC, interisland freight company in Hawai\u2018i i, announced the appointment of experienced logistics executive Steen Christensen as president. Christensen, who has four decades of experience in every sector of the logistics value chain, was selected following a comprehensive executive search by Young Brothers\u2019 Board of Directors.<\/p>\n
Christensen succeeds Frank Almaraz, who joined Young Brothers in July 2025 as interim president to provide stability and continuity during a defined leadership transition. Drawing on his extensive infrastructure leadership experience, Almaraz guided the company through a pivotal period, strengthening its financial foundation through a major regulatory approval and advancing reform efforts aimed at improving efficiency, managing costs, and sustaining dependable service to Hawai\u02bbi\u2019s neighbor islands. Almaraz will continue to advise the company through the end of the month as it begins implementing these reforms, helping ensure continuity as Young Brothers moves into its next phase of leadership.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cOn behalf of the board, we extend our sincere thanks to Frank Almaraz for his steady leadership during a critical transition and for helping position Young Brothers for the future,\u201d said Emily Porter, chair of the Board of Directors\u2019 executive search committee. \u201cAs we welcome Steen to the Young Brothers family, we are confident that his uniquely strong blend of operational experience and transformational leadership will build on that foundation and guide the company forward with improved financial sustainability and reliable service connecting our island communities.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\u201cYoung Brothers plays a vital role in Hawai\u02bbi\u2019s supply chain and way of life, and I recognize the deep responsibility that comes with ensuring we continue to fulfill this essential mission,\u201d said Christensen. \u201cMy first and most important priority is listening and learning from our dedicated employees, our valued customers, and the communities we serve to understand how we can build a stronger future for Young Brothers together.\u201d<\/p>\n
Christensen\u2019s executive leadership experience spans transportation and logistics across North America, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. He has worked across every aspect of the logistics value chain from project and contract logistics to e-commerce, air and ocean freight, and customs.<\/p>\n
Most recently, Steen was founder and CEO of Koldstone Logistics & Consulting, where he advised logistics and transportation enterprises on operational performance and organizational transformation. Previously, he held senior executive roles at Scan Global Logistics, SEKO Logistics, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, GEODIS, and Deutsche Post DHL.<\/p>\n
Steen has held senior leadership roles focused on operational performance and organizational change, including overseeing EBIT improvement initiatives at Hellmann North America and leading restructuring efforts within DHL\u2019s Ocean Freight division.<\/p>\n
Steen holds an HD-A, a Danish degree equivalent to an MBA in international marketing, as well as an Executive MBA in shipping and logistics from the Copenhagen Business School.<\/p>\n
About Young Brothers<\/h4>\n
Young Brothers LLC is an interisland freight carrier serving Hawai\u2018i. Founded in 1900, the company transports ocean cargo between the Hawaiian Islands and is the only water carrier serving the islands of L\u0101na\u2018i and Moloka\u2018i. As a publicly regulated operator, Young Brothers provides 12 weekly sailings connecting the ports of N\u0101wiliwili, Honolulu, Kaumalapau, Kaunakakai, Kahului, Kawaihae and Hilo. The company operates a fleet of eight barges and eight tugboats, including four K\u0101pena-class tugs, and employs more than 400 people. Young Brothers is an independent operating company within the Saltchuk family of companies.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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