FMO BV, represented by Mr. Francis Mottrie, served as a director of EXMAR NV from April 2020 until the expiration of the mandate following the General Meeting of 20 May 2025.
Mr. Mottrie holds an MBA in Law from KU Leuven and a specialized degree in Marine Sciences from UFSIA Antwerp. He has over 30 years of experience in the maritime industry. He began his career in 1987 as a lawyer at the Antwerp Bar and subsequently held various leadership roles in legal, human resources, commercial, and general management at CMB, Safmarine, and the AP Moller Maersk Group between 1990 and 2012.
From 2012 to 2020, he was CEO of Bexco NV, a manufacturer of ropes for the offshore, marine, and industrial sectors. He joined EXMAR as Deputy CEO in January 2020, became CEO from April 2020 to December 2023, and has been serving as Chief Operating Officer since January 2024.
