Charles van der Steene takes charge of this strategic geography
The global integrated logistics company, AP Moller-Maersk (Maersk), has appointed Charles van der Steene as the Regional Managing Director for the Indian Subcontinent, Middle East & Africa (IMEA), effective 1st January 2026.
An accomplished professional with extensive industry expertise, van der Steene has been with Maersk since 2011, bringing comprehensive global experience in commercial strategy, operational excellence, and leadership.
He previously worked in the IMEA region from 2016 to 2019, as Regional CEO for this territory for DAMCO (Maersk’s Supply Chain and Logistics arm, which was integrated into Maersk in 2020). His subsequent roles have included heading Sales & Marketing in North America and, most recently, leading the North America Region.
“I look forward to working alongside our colleagues to deliver consistency, resilience and innovation to the supply chains that depend on us every day,” said Charles on his appointment.
