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Vincent Clerc, CEO of Maersk

Who is the CEO of Maersk in 2026?

Vincent Clerc is the Chief Executive Officer of Maersk. Vincent has held the CEO seat since January 2023.

Updated September 24, 2026
Time in seat
3 years
CEO since January 2023
Years at company
20 years
Joined A.P. Moller - Maersk January 2006
Education
Columbia Business School
EMBA, Business and Administration
Summary
  • Vincent Clerc rose through Maersk: Vice President, Head of Marketing, North America from January 2006, then Chief Executive Officer of Ocean & Logistics from January 2020, before taking the CEO seat in January 2023.
  • Vincent Clerc holds a bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government from Business School Lausanne, and studied at Columbia Business School.

Current company

Maersk

Maersk is a global logistics company.

water transportHeadquartered in CopenhagenFounded 1904Listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen

Source: Wikidata

Career and education

Vincent Clerc joined A.P. Moller - Maersk in January 2006 and has been CEO since January 2023.

Career

  1. A.P. Moller - Maersk2006 to present
    • Chief Executive OfficerJanuary 2023 to present
    • Chief Executive Officer of Ocean & LogisticsJanuary 2020 to January 2023
    • Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial OfficerDecember 2017 to December 2019
    • Chief Commercial OfficerDecember 2015 to November 2017
    • Chief Trade and Marketing OfficerMarch 2012 to November 2015
    • Vice President, Head of Trade, Asia - Europe ServiceSeptember 2009 to February 2012
    • Vice President, Head of Trade, Pacific ServiceJuly 2007 to August 2009
    • Vice President, Head of Marketing, North AmericaJanuary 2006 to June 2007

Sources: LinkedIn profile

Education

Columbia Business School, EMBA, Business and AdministrationBusiness School Lausanne, Bachelor's degree, Political Science and GovernmentSource

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the CEO of Maersk?

Vincent Clerc is the Chief Executive Officer of Maersk. Vincent has held the CEO seat since January 2023.

When did Vincent Clerc become CEO of Maersk?

Vincent Clerc has been CEO of Maersk since January 2023, according to LinkedIn profile.

How long has Vincent Clerc been CEO of Maersk?

Vincent Clerc has been CEO of Maersk for 3 years, since January 2023.

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Methodology

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Identity confirmed against Wikipedia, Maersk. Last verified: September 24, 2026.