Vincent Clerc

Vincent Clerc was appointed CEO of A.P. Moller-Maersk in January 2023, taking the helm of one of the world's largest shipping and logistics companies. A Swiss citizen born in 1972, Clerc has spent over two decades with the company. He joined Maersk in 1998 and has held several leadership positions in the USA and Denmark.

Educationally, Clerc holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and London Business School and a Bachelor in Political Science from Lausanne, Switzerland. His academic training in international affairs combined with his operational experience positioned him well for executive leadership.

Career history

• CEO of A.P. Moller-Maersk (2023-present)
• CEO of Ocean & Logistics (2019-2022), leading the enterprise-wide transformation to become the integrator of container logistics
• Chief Commercial Officer (2015-2019)
• Chief Trade and Marketing Officer (2012-2015)
• Head of Europe Trade (2009-2012)

What Clerc could bring to his role at Maersk: His track record scaling the Ocean & Logistics division suggests he understands integrated supply chain solutions at enterprise scale. In December 2015, he was appointed Chief Commercial Officer at Maersk Line, demonstrating a strategic focus on customer value through the development of seamless services and digital innovation. As CEO, his deep customer orientation and focus on operational resilience should help navigate volatility in container shipping while advancing Maersk's sustainability agenda and digital transformation priorities.

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