APM Terminals has named Henrik L Pedersen as the new chief executive for the Asia-Pacific region.

The Shanghai-based Pedersen will now become part of APM Terminal’s global senior management team.

Pedersen joined the AP Moller – Maersk Group in 1998, where he held various positions within Maersk Line.

In 2001 he became chief financial officer Maersk’s logistics company DAMCO for the Greater China area.

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