Maersk appoints Robert Erni as CFO, ensuring a smooth executive transition

A.P. Moller – Maersk has announced the appointment of Robert Erni as its next Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Member of the Executive Board. Erni will succeed current CFO Patrick Jany, who will complete the company’s year-end closing and oversee the annual report scheduled for release on 5 February. The transition will formally take effect thereafter, ensuring a smooth handover through Q1.

Erni, a Swiss national, brings more than three decades of international finance leadership within the global logistics sector. His career includes 20 years with Kuehne+Nagel, where he held senior executive finance roles across Hong Kong, India, Argentina, the United States, and Switzerland. He later served as Group CFO of Panalpina until its acquisition by DSV, and most recently, he was Group CFO at Dachser, a leading global provider of supply chain solutions.

Vincent Clerc, CEO of Maersk, welcomed the appointment, stating, “With Robert Erni, we welcome a highly qualified CFO with deep roots in the global logistics sector and a proven track record of driving process and cost efficiency as well as growth on a global scale. His extensive international experience and strong leadership profile make him an excellent fit for the Maersk team, and I look very much forward to working with him.”

Clerc also thanked outgoing CFO Patrick Jany for his six years of service, adding, “I would like to sincerely thank Patrick for his dedication and contributions, which have helped position the company for its next phase. On behalf of the leadership team, I wish him all the best in his future endeavors.”

Reflecting on his tenure, Jany said, “It has been an exciting time to be part of Maersk, and the past six years have in many ways been truly unprecedented for the company. It has been a privilege to contribute to this transformation, and time has now come for me to move on. I wish Maersk and my colleagues the very best moving forward on the journey.”

Erni expressed enthusiasm for his new role, stating, “I am truly excited to join Maersk, a company I have followed throughout my career and come to know from the customer side. Maersk is executing an ambitious and industry-defining strategy, and I look forward to contributing. I have always admired Maersk’s culture, which aligns closely with my own values, both professionally and personally.”

This executive transition underscores Maersk’s commitment to strong leadership continuity and strategic financial stewardship, supporting the company’s long-term growth agenda while reinforcing its global logistics leadership.