Maersk names new president for North American region

Mr van der Steene’s appointment was initially revealed amid a reshuffle at the top levels of Maersk that saw long-time company veteran Henriette Hallberg Thygesen announce her resignation after nearly 30 years with the Danish container shipping giant.

A logistics industry veteran, Mr van der Steene joined Maersk in 2011 with extensive, global experience in commercial leadership, operations, and general management, according to Maersk. He previously led Maersk’s commercial organisation in North America and most recently headed up Maersk’s Global Commercial Excellence and Transformation organisation.

"Charles has a proven track record and enjoys great respect among our North American customers and within the Maersk organisation as a natural collaborator and leader. North America is our number one market, and Charles takes the helm of a very well-run organisation. The steady hand he brings to the role is well suited to guide the regional organisation as it delivers integrated global logistics to the customers we serve," said AP Moller-Maersk chief executive Vincent Clerc.

"I’m thrilled to be rejoining our talented team in North America, where we’ve invested significantly in growing our end-to-end capabilities in recent years. In today’s volatile times, our customers need a logistics partner who can fight in their corner. I’m excited to be part of a team committed to bringing predictability and stability to our customers’ supply chains," Mr van der Steene said.