Leading Executives in Water Transportation
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem
Group Chairman & Chief Executive Officer. , DP World
Group Chairman & CEO who transformed DP World from a ports operator into an end‑to‑end global supply‑chain solutions provider, including the landmark acquisition of P&O and the development of JAFZA.
Torben Carlsen
President & Chief Executive Officer. , DFDS
CEO since 2019, steering DFDS’ growth in freight and passenger ferry logistics, including the acquisition of Ekol’s international network to expand Mediterranean services.
Vincent Clerc
Chief Executive Officer. , A.P. Moller – Maersk
Became CEO in January 2023 after leading Maersk’s Ocean & Logistics unit, driving the company’s integrator strategy across sea, air, and landside logistics.
Eli Glickman
President & Chief Executive Officer. , ZIM Integrated Shipping Services
At the helm since 2017, he led ZIM’s tech‑driven transformation and network partnerships, repositioning the carrier among the sector’s most agile operators.
David W. Grzebinski
Chief Executive Officer. , Kirby Corporation
Marine transportation and services leader who has served as CEO since 2014, guiding Kirby across inland tank barge and diesel engine services markets.
Rolf Habben Jansen
Chief Executive Officer. , Hapag‑Lloyd
CEO since 2014, he has overseen Hapag‑Lloyd’s strategy and resilience through volatile markets, including new partnerships and fleet optimization.
Torstein Hagen
Founder, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer. , Viking
Founder, Chairman & CEO who scaled Viking from four ships to a 90+‑vessel fleet spanning river, ocean, and expedition cruises worldwide.
Eric Ip
Group Managing Director. , Hutchison Ports
Decades‑long ports executive serving as Group Managing Director of one of the world’s largest port operators across 50+ terminals.
Nicolas Jimenez
President & Chief Executive Officer. , BC Ferries
Joined in 2023 to lead Canada’s largest ferry system, focusing on reliability, affordability, and customer experience on the British Columbia coast.
Jason Liberty
President & Chief Executive Officer. , Royal Caribbean Group
Appointed CEO in January 2022; under his leadership the group returned to record performance in 2023 and he became CLIA chair in 2024.
Christophe Mathieu
Chief Executive Officer. , Brittany Ferries
Long‑time company strategist who now leads the French ferry operator’s growth and transformation as CEO and head of strategy and commercial.
Niclas Mårtensson
Chief Executive Officer. , Stena Line
CEO driving Stena Line’s sustainability roadmap and network expansion across Northern Europe and the Baltic, including new routes and fleet upgrades.
Jeremy Nixon
Chief Executive Officer. , Ocean Network Express (ONE)
Veteran liner executive leading ONE—among the world’s largest container carriers—with headquarters in Singapore and a global services network.
Gianni Onorato
Chief Executive Officer. , MSC Cruises
Guides MSC Cruises’ global growth and newbuild program—spanning LNG‑powered World‑class ships and expanding North American deployment.
Rodolphe Saadé
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer. , CMA CGM
Chairman & CEO since 2017, he accelerated diversification into logistics with major deals such as the 2024 acquisition of Bolloré Logistics.
Harry Sommer
President & Chief Executive Officer. , Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
Became NCLH CEO on July 1, 2023, leading the company’s multi‑brand growth and its Sail & Sustain ESG program.
Søren Toft
Chief Executive Officer. , MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company
Leads the world’s largest container carrier; appointed CEO in 2020 and unveiling MSC’s standalone East/West network as 2M ends in 2025.
Feng‑Ming Tsai
Chairman. , Yang Ming Marine Transport
Elected chairman in July 2024 to steer Taiwan’s flagship carrier through its next strategy cycle and governance refresh.
Wan Min
Chairman of the Board & Party Secretary. , China COSCO Shipping Corporation
State‑owned conglomerate’s chairman since 2021, overseeing one of the world’s largest fleets and integrated shipping businesses.
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