Soren Skou retired as CEO of Maersk, handing the baton to Vincent Clerc, who is appointed new CEO. Mr. Skou had taken over the reins of Maersk back in 2016.
Soren Skou has led the transformation of 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.
Commenting on his departure, Mr. Skou stated:
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
He then added that it is “the right time for Maersk, for Vincent, and for me to make this transition. The Company has executed very well over the past years. We have never been stronger financially and we have an inspiring and visionary plan for the continuation of our global integrator strategy that will guide Maersk for many years to come.”
As for his successor, Mr. Skou noted that Mr. Clerc is “ready to take the Company to the next level.”
For his part, Vincent Clerc, shared his excitement to take over as Maersk’s CEO, highlighting thatL
I am looking forward, together with the leadership team and all the Maersk colleagues around the world, to take it to the next level, building on the very strong foundation we obtained with Soren at the helm, and delivering on our promises to customers, shareholders, and to the society at large
Mr. Clerc takes over at a very challenging time for shipping, stressing that “on the heels of a pandemic, and now with the war in Ukraine and an energy crisis upon us, there are many tough challenges ahead; challenges that impact us all and where Maersk can make a difference.”
It will demand of us that we stay the course on our strategy, delivering on our digitalisation and decarbonisation roadmaps, while keeping a sharper than ever eye on our operational excellence and performance. When we do that, we will make a profound positive impact for all our stakeholders
Maersk’s new CEO concluded.
