A.P. Moller – Maersk Appoints New Chief Financial Officer, Announces Changes in Regional Leadership

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The A.P. Moller – Maersk Board of Directors on 12 December appointed Robert Erni as new Chief Financial Officer.

Robert Erni is a Swiss national with more than 30 years of experience in finance functions across the global logistics sector. Current CFO, Patrick Jany, will oversee the year-end closing and the annual report, to be announced on 5 February, after which the transition takes effect

“I would like to sincerely thank Patrick for his dedication and contributions, which have helped position the company for its next phase. On behalf of the leadership team, I wish him all the best in his future endeavors,” says Maersk CEO, Vincent Clerc.

Outgoing CFO Patrick Jany says: “It has been an exciting time to be part of Maersk, and the past six years have in many ways been truly unprecedented for the company. It has been a privilege to contribute to this transformation and time has now come for me to move on. I wish Maersk and my colleagues the very best moving forward on the journey.”

Robert Erni, a Swiss national, brings more than 30 years of experience in finance functions across the global logistics sector. He spent 20 years at Kuehne+Nagel, where he held several executive finance positions and was stationed in Hong Kong, India, Argentina, the United States and Switzerland. He later served as Group CFO of Panalpina, until the company was acquired by DSV, and most recently, he was Group CFO of Dachser, one of the leading global providers of supply chain solutions.

“With Robert Erni, we welcome a highly qualified CFO with deep roots in the global logistics sector and a proven track record of driving process and cost efficiency as well as growth on a global scale. His extensive international experience and strong leadership profile make him an excellent fit for the Maersk team, and I look very much forward to working with him,” says Maersk CEO, Vincent Clerc.

On joining Maersk, Robert Erni commented: “I am truly excited to join Maersk, a company I have followed throughout my career and come to know from the customer side. Maersk is executing an ambitious and industry-defining strategy, and I look forward to contributing. I have always admired Maersk’s culture, which aligns closely with my own values, both professionally and personally.”

A smooth handover is ensured during Q1, with Patrick Jany overseeing the year-end closing and the annual report, to be announced on 5 February, after which the transition takes effect.

Change of guard in A.P. Moller – Maersk regional leadership

Ditlev Blicher appointed Regional President for North America; Scott Andrew Elliott appointed interim Regional President of Asia-Pacific; Charles Van Der Steene appointed Regional Managing Director for India, Middle East and Africa; and Guillaume Sauzedde appointed Regional Managing Director for Europe.

“The past years, our regions have executed strongly against our strategic priorities, driving growth, increasing customer-centricity, and integrating acquired companies. This effort has ensured a solid foundation and brought us to a point where we with confidence can make a reconfiguration of our regional leadership – one that builds on the progress we have made and positions us to deliver with pace in a market that is constantly evolving,” said Vincent Clerc, CEO at Maersk.

Ditlev Blicher will assume the role as Regional President for North America Region. Since joining Maersk in 2020, he has led the Asia-Pacific region. Chief Financial Officer for Asia-Pacific Region, Scott Andrew Elliott, is appointed interim Regional President of Asia-Pacific Region. He joined Maersk in 2020.

Charles Van Der Steene steps into the role as Regional Managing Director for India subcontinent, Middle East and Africa Region. He joined Maersk in 2011 and during the past years he has been Regional President for North America. Richard Morgan, current head of India subcontinent, Middle East and Africa Region, will leave the company. Since joining Maersk in 2003, he held a number of commercial leadership roles before taking on the regional leadership role in 2019.

Guillaume Sauzedde is appointed Regional Managing Director for Europe Region. He joined Maersk in in 2024 as Head of Logistics & Services in Europe Region. Current head of Europe Region, Aymeric Chandavoine, will be leaving the company. Aymeric Chandavoine joined Maersk in 2020, where he first served as Global Head of Logistics & Services before taking over the reins of the Europe Region in 2023.

Antonio Dominguez continues as Regional Managing Director for Latin America Region. The above changes are effective from 1 January 2026.