Who’s on the move: Dec. 15, 2025

A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk)

Maersk has appointed Robert Erni as the company’s next chief financial officer (CFO) and member of the executive board. He 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. On behalf of the leadership team, I wish him all the best in his future endeavors,” said Maersk CEO, Vincent Clerc.

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.

Maersk also announced changes to its regional leadership team.

“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 Clerc.

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 several 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 and 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 and services before taking over the reins of the Europe region in 2023.

Antonio Dominguez continues as regional managing director for Latin America region.

GXO Logistics

GXO Logistics, a pure-play contract logistics provider, announced the appointment of Bart Beeks in the newly created role of chief operating officer (COO). Beeks will lead GXO’s global operational agenda through standardized global execution, reporting to CEO Patrick Kelleher.

Prior to joining GXO, Beeks was at CEVA Logistics, where he rose from intern to chief operating officer, managing operations in more than 170 countries. He has extensive experience in operations, implementation excellence, international and site-level management and building high-performing teams. As COO of CEVA, he improved operating margin and revenue growth and led the integration of multiple acquisitions. Prior to his role as COO, he served as executive vice-president in Benelux and senior vice-president of operational excellence at CEVA.