AP MOLLER – Maersk subsidiary Maersk Container Industry has appointed Søren Leth Johannsen to the role of chief executive officer.
Mr Johannsen joined Maersk Container Industry 17 years ago as chief operating officer and has been in the role since then.
He is replacing Sean Fitzgerald who has reportedly decided to step down from his role as CEO and relocate to the United States.
Henriette Hallberg Thygesen, Maersk’s CEO of Fleet & Strategic Brands, said she was pleased Mr Johannsen had accepted his appointment.
“With his many years at MCI, he has great insight in both market and customers, which will be valuable on the journey ahead,” Ms Thygesen said.
She also thanked Mr Fitzgerald for his dedication since joining MCI five years ago.
“He has been instrumental in MCI’s transformation and is handing over the baton of a financially resilient company,” she said.
Mr Johannsen said he was excited to take on the role of chief executive officer.
“MCI is a high-performing and innovative company with a very skilled and talented organisation,” he said.
“In recent years, the company has transformed and is now considered the leader within container cooling technology.
“I am looking forward to continuing this development as we also embark on the work to define the future structural setup for MCI.”
Mr Johannsen will officially step into his new role in November this year.
