Keith Svendsen is the Chief Executive Officer of APM Terminals. Keith has held the CEO seat since 2022, and was previously VP, Head of Operational Execution at A.P. Moller - Maersk.
Current company
APM Terminals
APM Terminals is a Dutch company, part of the Maersk business conglomerat.
container terminalHeadquartered in The HagueFounded 2001Private company
Source: WikidataKeith Svendsen joined APM Terminals in February 2017 and has been CEO since 2022. Before APM Terminals, Keith was VP, Head of Operational Execution at A.P. Moller - Maersk from August 2012 until February 2017.
Career
Sources: LinkedIn profile
Education
London Business School, Master of Business AdministrationFanø Navigations Skole, Master mariner, MaritimeHarvard University, Advanced Management Program 194, ManagementFanø Navigations Skole, Master mariner, Maritime, MaritimeIMD, Board Director DiplomaHarvard University, Advanced Management Program 194, Management, ManagementSaïd Business School, University of Oxford, Excellence in Public EngagementMAESTRO, A. P. Moller's MAESTRO (Maersk Advanced Education Scheme for Training of Officers), A. P. Moller's MAESTRO (Maersk Advanced Education Scheme for Training of Officers)IMD Business School, Board Director DiplomaLean Academy, Lean PractitionerMAESTRO, A. P. Moller's MAESTRO (Maersk Advanced Education Scheme for Training of Officers)Stanford University Graduate School of Business, Strategy Program with Professor Jesper Sorensen, Strategy Program with Professor Jesper Sorensenchina E, Working in China, Working in Chinachina europe international business school (ceibs), Working in ChinaINSEAD, International project management, International project managementStanford University Graduate School of Business, Strategy Program with Professor Jesper SorensenINSEAD, Leading for ResultsINSEAD, Leading for Results, Leading for ResultsCenter for Ceative leadership, Leadership at the PeakSource
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Top decision makers at APM Terminals
Vice president level and above, most senior firstKeith Svendsen leads a leadership team of 9 published executives. The most recent appointment is Peter Wikström as Chief Financial Officer, in seat since January 2025.
Most senior 5 of 9
| Name | Title | In seat since |
|---|---|---|
| Keith Svendsen | Chief Executive Officer | July 2022 |
| Peter Wikström | Chief Financial Officer | January 2025 |
| Olaf Gelhausen | Chief Operating Officer | November 2023 |
| Martijn van Dongen | Head of Investment | Not stated |
| Sander Hubbers | Head of Human Resources and Employee Relations | Not stated |
Sources: APM Terminals global leadership page
Keith Svendsen is the Chief Executive Officer of APM Terminals. Keith has held the CEO seat since 2022, and was previously VP, Head of Operational Execution at A.P. Moller - Maersk.
Keith Svendsen has been CEO of APM Terminals since 2022, according to LinkedIn profile.
Keith Svendsen was VP, Head of Operational Execution at A.P. Moller - Maersk from August 2012 until February 2017, according to LinkedIn profile.
Keith Svendsen has been CEO of APM Terminals for 4 years, since 2022.
Peter Wikström (Chief Financial Officer), Olaf Gelhausen (Chief Operating Officer), Martijn van Dongen (Head of Investment), Sander Hubbers (Head of Human Resources and Employee Relations), and 4 more. Source: APM Terminals global leadership page.
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