Søren Skou was appointed CEO of Maersk Line in January 2012.
Søren Skou previously held various positions
in Maersk Line from 1983 to 1998.
In addition to being CEO of Maersk Tankers since 2001,
Søren Skou has played an important part in the Group’s Executive Board. He has,
amongst others, headed the Group’s initiatives to reduce costs in 2009 and 2010. In
2011, he has been the leader of the Group’s preparations for further expansion in the
new growth markets.
The management board, led by Søren Skou, is responsible for the daily management.