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01 . Nils S Andersen
Maersk
From Denmark , Andersen trained as an economist and joined AP Moller Maersk in 2007 as CEO after a career as a controller with Nordic Sugar and the Carlsberg brewery group through the 1980s and 90s .
At Carlsberg he became Executive Vice President and then CEO of breweries in Spain and Germany . He spent two years on the executive board of HERO consumer foods in Switzerland , before returning to Carlsberg in 1999 to lead a number of acquisitions , market entries and group-wide initiatives .
His work is said to have turned around the financial performance of the Carlsberg group and strengthened its global position .
At Maersk , he fronted a transformation process which led to a more focused portfolio , a
leaner organisation and increased competitiveness . The group ’ s transparency and communication with stakeholders also increased .
From 2011 Andersen has been heading a new long-term strategy with focus on the four core growth businesses of Maersk Line , Maersk Oil , APM Terminals and Maersk Drilling . Maersk also has more market value , assets and has posted $ 800 million more profits than Appel ’ s DHL in second place .
30 July 2015