Arjen Berends

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Wärtsilä

Search every verified Arjen Berends interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. In an October 2021 interview, Arjen Berends discussed Wärtsilä's third-quarter performance and market outlook. He noted that the company's order intake had increased by 20 percent, with services contributing 14 percent, and described services as "very important" for the company's profile and net sales. Berends also mentioned that the company is "very proud" of its two main lines of activity, which he described as "capturing girls" and "compensation," though the context of these remarks is unclear from the transcript. Berends addressed the impact of the pandemic on Wärtsilä and discussed market trends, including inflation and supply chain pressures. He stated that the company is mitigating cost pressures through agreements with suppliers and noted that the pursuit of carbon neutrality in the marine and energy industries offers growth opportunities for the company.