Maersk appoints Charles van der Steene as MD for Indian Subcontinent, Middle East & Africa

Global logistics company A.P. Moller – Maersk has appointed Charles van der Steene as Regional Managing Director for the Indian Subcontinent, Middle East and Africa (IMEA), effective January 1, 2026.

Van der Steene has been with Maersk since 2011. He has held multiple roles across regions, including Regional CEO for IMEA at DAMCO between 2016 and 2019. DAMCO was later integrated into Maersk in 2020. He subsequently served as Head of Sales and Marketing in North America and most recently led the North America region.

In his new role, van der Steene will oversee Maersk’s operations across the IMEA region.


Charles van der Steene, Regional Managing Director for Indian Subcontinent, Middle East & Africa said in a statement "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."