Maersk has announced another significant change to its global management team. Bruno Plantaz, who has more than 20 years of experience in international logistics, will become Global Head of Solutions and join the Executive Leadership Team, effective November 1, 2026. Meanwhile, current Global Head of Solutions Narin Phol and Chief People Officer Susana Elvira, who has worked at Maersk for 24 years, will leave the company in late September and mid-October, respectively.

Key Highlights

• New Global Head of Solutions: Bruno Plantaz will take over the position on November 1.

• Industry experience: Plantaz has worked at Kuehne+Nagel and CEVA Logistics for more than 20 years in total.

• Narin Phol to leave: The current Global Head of Solutions will leave Maersk at the end of September.

• Susana Elvira to depart: The Chief People Officer will leave in mid-October after 24 years with Maersk.

• Leadership transitions: Maersk will complete several senior management changes between late September and early November.

• Logistics background: The new Global Head of Solutions has extensive management experience in freight forwarding and contract logistics.

Why Is Maersk Changing Its Global Head of Solutions Now?

The main change is the upcoming appointment of a new leader for Maersk’s global Solutions business. Narin Phol will leave the company at the end of September, while Bruno Plantaz is scheduled to take over on November 1.

In recent years, Maersk has continued to expand beyond traditional container shipping into integrated logistics. Its Solutions business plays an important role in linking transportation, logistics services, and customers’ supply chain requirements. Against this background, the leadership change has attracted attention across the international logistics industry.

Maersk has not disclosed any direct connection between the appointment and a specific business change. The company will appoint an executive with extensive experience in freight forwarding and contract logistics to lead the global Solutions business.

What Is Bruno Plantaz’s Background?

Plantaz’s background is relevant to the integrated logistics business Maersk is developing. He previously worked at Kuehne+Nagel for approximately 10 years before spending more than 10 years at CEVA Logistics, giving him over two decades of experience in international logistics.

His career has covered several markets, including Asia-Pacific, Southern Europe, India, the Middle East, and Africa. He also has extensive management experience in international freight forwarding and contract logistics. His background in freight forwarding and logistics services, rather than shipping alone, is a key reason the appointment has attracted attention.

After taking up the position on November 1, Plantaz will assume direct responsibility for Maersk’s global Solutions business and join the company’s Executive Leadership Team. How he applies his freight forwarding and contract logistics experience across Maersk’s global logistics network will be closely watched.

How Is Maersk Reshaping Its Management Team as Two Senior Executives Leave?

The changes extend beyond the leadership of the Solutions business. Current Global Head of Solutions Narin Phol will leave Maersk at the end of September. During his time with the company, he held senior management positions across Asia-Pacific, India, the Middle East and Africa, and North America, and was involved in developing its Logistics & Services business.

A further change will take place in the human resources department. Chief People Officer Susana Elvira will leave Maersk in mid-October after 24 years with the company. She has long been responsible for talent and organizational matters. Maersk said Elvira played an important role in shaping its global talent environment and fostering a more inclusive corporate culture.

Elvira’s successor has already been selected and is scheduled to join Maersk on November 1, although the appointee has not yet been named. Maersk will therefore complete several transitions in key management positions between late September and November 1.

What Could Be Next for Maersk’s Shift from Shipping to Integrated Logistics?

Over the past several years, Maersk has expanded its freight forwarding, contract logistics, and end-to-end supply chain services as it seeks to move beyond its traditional role as an ocean carrier and become an integrated logistics provider. The Solutions business is closely linked to this strategic direction.

The appointment of a senior logistics executive with experience at Kuehne+Nagel and CEVA as Global Head of Solutions is therefore more than a routine leadership change. After Plantaz takes up the role, further developments in Maersk’s integration of global logistics resources, its Solutions business, and its broader integrated logistics strategy will warrant continued attention.

Sources

This article is based on information from Maersk and other publicly available sources and is provided solely for reference within the international logistics industry. Specific appointments and subsequent business arrangements are subject to Maersk’s latest official announcements.