Charles van der Steene, a 15-year Maersk and logistics industry veteran, takes charge of the strategic market.

Dubai: The global integrated logistics company, A.P. 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.

Comprehensive global experience in commercial strategy

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.

The world's most complex and rapidly evolving trade corridors.

Charles van der Steene Regional Managing Director for Indian Subcontinent, Middle East & Africa said " I'm honoured to be leading our exceptional team across the IMEA region, where we serve customers navigating some of the world's most complex and rapidly evolving trade corridors. This region's strategic importance continues to grow, connecting three continents and driving global commerce. I look forward to working alongside our colleagues to deliver consistency, resilience and innovation to the supply chains that depend on us every day.

IMEA region

It is noteworthy that the IMEA region (Indian Subcontinent, Middle East, and Africa) is a strategic, high-growth logistics and trade area formed by integrating West & Central Asia with Africa, primarily driven by Maersk and Hellmann Worldwide Logistics. Spanning over 65 countries, it focuses on connecting, developing, and optimizing supply chains through key markets like India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Nigeri

About Maersk

A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated logistics company working to connect and simplify its customers’ supply chains. As a global leader in logistics services, the company operates in more than 130 countries and employs around 100,000 people. Maersk is aiming to reach net zero GHG emissions by 2040 across the entire business with new technologies, new vessels, and reduced GHG emissions fuels*

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