Maersk has announced the appointment of Lisa Park as its new Managing Director for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a position she will assume from October 1, 2024. Park will also oversee the company’s operations in Oman and Qatar as part of her new role.

With over 22 years of experience in the logistics and shipping sector, Park is no stranger to leadership within the Maersk Group. Prior to her appointment, she served as Regional Head of Sales for the Indian Subcontinent, Middle East, and Africa (IMEA) region, where she led a high-performing team and fostered strong client relationships across multiple markets. Throughout her career, she has held several leadership roles focusing on commercial strategy and business development, successfully spearheading initiatives aimed at market growth and revenue diversification. Park is also known for her commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Speaking about her new role, Park said: “I am excited about accepting the new role of leading the business and team in UAE. I have spent the last four years in this market, and I am happy to get an opportunity to put all the experience I have gathered from my work here and within Maersk into the growth of our business in the UAE. I am confident that along with the strong team we have in UAE, I will be able to contribute to our business strategy and build further on our priorities here.”