Nor-Shipping 2027 Thought Leader – Morten Fon, President & CEO, Jotun
As President and CEO of Jotun, the world’s leading provider of marine coatings, Morten Fon follows the industry closely. But he doesn’t let today’s headlines determine the company’s long-term growth strategy. In 2026, Jotun not only celebrated its 100th anniversary, but recorded another year of strong results, continuing a growth trend that has lasted for ...
Morten Fon, President and CEO of Jotun, the world's leading marine coatings provider, outlines the company's growth strategy and resilience in the face of industry challenges. Established in 1926, Jotun has seen significant growth over two decades, with Fon emphasizing the company's ability to manage uncertainty built into its DNA.
Despite global events like the Middle East conflict and geopolitical shifts, Fon notes that Jotun can control its response to such events through the right people, strategy, and structure. Recent regulatory changes, such as the IMO's ban on TBTs and regulations on emissions and invasive species, have driven Jotun's innovation, leading to products like SeaQuantum and Hull Skating Solutions.
Fon highlights Jotun's structural advantages, including its diverse range of end users and global presence, which allow the company to shift resources and gather market intelligence. As a privately held company, Jotun focuses on long-term performance, with the Gleditsch family's majority stake providing stability and a long-term perspective.
Fon attributes Jotun's resilience to its strong corporate culture and values, emphasizing people as the key to success. Looking ahead, Jotun plans to increase its marine coatings production capacity and remains confident in its growth trajectory.
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