Maersk appoints new managing director for UK and Ireland

Maersk has appointed a new managing director for its operations in the UK and Ireland, with Christopher Cook taking on the role from 1 January 2026.

According to Maersk, Mr Cook, a British national, joined the Danish container shipping and logistics company as a trainee in 2002 and has worked over the last two decades across Africa, Europe, the Middle East and India with both Damco and Maersk.
"Christopher Cook has spent the last seven years in the IMEA region, initially as managing director in the UAE area, successfully leading the integration and transformation of the business there," Maersk said.

Most recently, Mr Cook served as managing director for the India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka region, where he implemented a long-term strategy for the area and brought profitability and growth across Maersk’s portfolio in the region.
“I am very pleased to welcome Chris to our Region Europe leadership team as our new head of UK and Ireland Area,” Maersk Europe regional president Aymeric Chandavoine said. “Chris is no stranger to the UK and brings a strong customer focus. He is also known for his passion about people and developing a strong culture in the organisations he leads.”