Claus Hemmingsen, a key figure in the strategic overhaul of AP Moller-Maersk, is leaving the group after nearly 40 years.

Ane Maersk Mc-Kinney Uggla backs progress on turning around AP Moller-Maersk 'supertanker'
 Read more
AP Moller-Maersk aborts plans to sell final energy arm Maersk Supply Service
 Read more

Hemmingsen is vice chief executive and CEO of the energy division, which has largely been sold off in the past couple of years.