Hapag-Lloyd Announces Leadership Transition: Joerg Sonne Assumes Role as Senior Managing Director for Region North Europe

Hapag-Lloyd Announces Leadership Transition: Joerg Sonne Assumes Role as Senior Managing Director for Region North Europe

(IN BRIEF) Hapag-Lloyd, a global container shipping company, has announced executive changes with Joerg Sonne appointed as the Senior Managing Director for Region North Europe, replacing Martin Rolf, who will transition to the role of Managing Director Human Resources. Sonne joined Hapag-Lloyd through the merger with UASC and has previously led the Area Arabian Gulf division. For the past eight months, he has served as the Managing Director for Area Germany & Central Europe. Sonne will be based at Hapag-Lloyd’s headquarters in Hamburg. These changes reflect Hapag-Lloyd’s commitment to internal talent development and strengthening its leadership positions.

(PRESS RELEASE) HAMBURG, 18-May-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Hapag-Lloyd (ETR: HLAG), a global leader in container shipping, specialising in reefer cargo, dangerous goods and special cargo projects, announces the appointment of Joerg Sonne as the Senior Managing Director for Region North Europe. Sonne will succeed Martin Rolf, who will transition to the role of Managing Director Human Resources.

Joerg Sonne joined Hapag-Lloyd as part of the merger with UASC and has demonstrated exceptional leadership since then. He successfully led the Area Arabian Gulf division from 2017 to 2022, contributing to the company’s growth and success in the region. Over the past eight months, Sonne has held the position of Managing Director for Area Germany & Central Europe. In his new role, he will be based at Hapag-Lloyd’s headquarters in Hamburg.

The appointment of Joerg Sonne as the Senior Managing Director for Region North Europe showcases Hapag-Lloyd’s commitment to fostering talent and promoting internal leadership. Martin Rolf, the outgoing Senior Managing Director, will bring his expertise and experience to the role of Managing Director Human Resources, where he will play a crucial role in driving the company’s people-focused initiatives.

Hapag-Lloyd extends its appreciation to Martin Rolf for his valuable contributions as the Senior Managing Director for Region North Europe and looks forward to his continued contributions in the new role.

“In recent years, Joerg has continuously demonstrated his leadership and commercial expertise within Hapag-Lloyd. In him, we have found an excellent leader to keep growing our business in Region North Europe,” said Rolf Habben Jansen, CEO of Hapag-Lloyd.

Sonne will start in his new position on 1 June 2023.

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About Hapag-Lloyd
About Hapag-LloydWith a fleet of 250 modern container ships and a total transport capacity of 1.8 million TEU, Hapag-Lloyd is one of the world’s leading liner shipping companies. The Company has around 14,100 employees and more than 400 offices in 135 countries. Hapag-Lloyd has a container capacity of 3 million TEU – including one of the largest and most modern fleets of reefer containers. A total of 119 liner services worldwide ensure fast and reliable connections between more than 600 ports on all the continents. Hapag-Lloyd is one of the leading operators in the Transatlantic, Middle East, Latin America and Intra-America trades.

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SOURCE: Hapag-Lloyd AG