The logistics group has also announced a series of regional leadership appointments as part of a broader restructure
Maersk has appointed Robert Erni as the company’s next chief financial officer (CFO) and member of the executive board.
Erni succeeds Patrick Jany, who has served the company over the past six years.
”I would like to sincerely thank Patrick for his dedication and contributions, which have helped position the company for its next phase,” said Maersk CEO Vincent Clerc.
”On behalf of the leadership team, I wish him all the best in his future endeavours.”
Jany looked back on his time at the company and noted that it had been a ”truly unprecedented” period for Maersk.
”It has been a privilege to contribute to this transformation and time has now come for me to move on,” he said.
“I wish Maersk and my colleagues the very best moving forward on the journey.”
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 and Nagel, where he held several executive finance positions and was stationed in Hong Kong, India, Argentina, the US and Switzerland.
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,” Clerc continued.
”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.”
Erni said he was ”truly excited” to join Maersk.
”Maersk is executing an ambitious and industry-defining strategy, and I look forward to contributing,” he outlined.
”I have always admired Maersk’s culture, which aligns closely with my own values, both professionally and personally.”
The role handover will take place in the first quarter of 2026.
Meanwhile, the logistics group has also announced a number of changes to its regional leadership.
Ditlev Blicher has been appointed regional president for North America, with Scott Andrew Elliott named as interim regional president of Asia-Pacific.
Elsewhere, Charles Van Der Steene is taking up the role of regional managing director for India, Middle East and Africa, and Guillaume Sauzedde has been appointed regional managing director for Europe.
All changes come into play on 1 January, Maersk said.
”The past years, our regions have executed strongly against our strategic priorities, driving growth, increasing customer-centricity, and integrating acquired companies,” Clerc added.
”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.”
