Since 2016 Soren Skou has led the transformation of A. P. Møller - Mærsk A/S (Maersk) from a diversified conglomerate to an integrated logistics company and set the business on a new growth trajectory. Vincent Clerc, currently CEO of the company’s Ocean & Logistics business, will succeed as CEO of Maersk effective January 1st, 2023.
Soren Skou retires as CEO of A. P. Møller - Mærsk A/S, handing the baton to Vincent Clerc, who is appointed new CEO.
Chair of the Board of Directors, Robert M. Uggla: “Soren has contributed to our Group’s development over almost forty years, of which eleven years as CEO for Maersk Tankers, four years as CEO for Maersk Line and close to seven years as CEO for Maersk. During his tenure as CEO of Maersk, Soren has been instrumental in redefining Maersk into a customer centric end-to-end logistics provider with a global leadership position in sustainable transportation solutions. On behalf of the Board, I sincerely thank Soren for his valued leadership and impressive results. I am equally grateful for Soren’s support in the CEO succession review making sure the Company does not lose any momentum in its strategic endeavors in a changing and difficult market.”
Soren Skou leaves Maersk with gratitude and pride. "For almost seven years I have worked together with my team to change the business model, the culture, the digital backbone, and the results to make Maersk a profitable growth company again. That was the mandate I got as CEO in 2016 and I would like to thank the Board, our main shareholder, my executive team and all my fantastic global colleagues for their trust and support throughout the years."
For more information:
Mikkel Linnet
A. P. Møller - Mærsk A/S
Tel.: +45 248211 96
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Christian Kjærgaard-Winther
Tel.: +45 314 496 17
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