Anders Boenaes to become new COO of Hapag-Lloyd as of October 1, 2026
Yesterday, the Supervisory Board of Hapag-Lloyd AG has decided that Anders Boenaes, currently Senior Managing Director Network at Hapag-Lloyd, will become the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the company as of October 1. The Supervisory Board also decided to extend the contract with Dheeraj Bhatia, Chief Terminal & Infrastructure Officer (CTIO), until December 31, ...
On October 1, 2026, Hapag-Lloyd AG will welcome Anders Boenaes as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Boenaes, a Danish national born in 1974, is currently Senior Managing Director Network at the company. He was appointed to this position in 2020, where he oversees the global liner network, container fleet, and global operations.
Boenaes' appointment comes as part of a restructuring of the company's leadership team. Dheeraj Bhatia, an Indian national born in 1973, will retain his role as Chief Terminal & Infrastructure Officer (CTIO) until December 31, 2029. Bhatia has been with Hapag-Lloyd since 2018, when he was appointed Senior Managing Director for the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, and Africa. He was appointed to the Executive Board in January 2024 and also serves as CEO of Hanseatic Global Terminals.
The Supervisory Board of Hapag-Lloyd AG expressed confidence in the new executive setup, praising Boenaes' deep understanding of the business and his successful experience in implementing the Gemini Cooperation between Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk. The decision to promote Boenaes internally was made to ensure a strong internal candidate for the COO position.
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