Maersk Line Appoints Country Manager For Thailand

Maersk Line has appointed Henrik Jensen as its country manager for Thailand. In this role, Jensen will develop and execute the country’s business strategy, oversee sales, operations and customer service.

Jensen is based in Bangkok. He reports to Thomas Knudsen, the regional head of Maersk Line in Asia Pacific.  Jensen brings with him 20 years experience in the liner shipping industry, having held senior positions in Africa and Europe. He also has extensive work experience in Asia where he first headed sales, customer service, and operations in Thailand from 2000 to 2003 and subsequently took on the role of line manager for South East Asia until 2008.

Most recently, he was based in Copenhagen, Denmark, for three years where he first led the global customer service organisation focusing on the customer experience and later headed a strategic project focusing on ‘ease of business’ for Maersk Line’s customers.

“We are happy to welcome Henrik back to the frontline of the business, and we look forward to his strong leadership in Thailand. Henrik’s vast industry knowledge and familiarity with the Asian market makes him a strong asset to head our business in Thailand. His in-depth understanding of our customers’ needs will also be essential in our drive towards greater reliability, ease of business and environmental focus,” said Knudsen.

”Maersk Line recently celebrated our 60 years of operating in Thailand. Being the leading container shipping company in the country, I look forward to building upon our strong foundation here to further develop our business in Thailand,” said Jensen.