Ibrahim Gokcen to join Maersk Tankers' Board of Directors

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Ibrahim Gokcen, Chief Technology Officer at Schneider Electric, is joining Maersk Tankers’ Board of Directors in November 2018.

Gokcen has more than 20 years of commercial and digital leadership experience. He brings extensive knowledge of digital transformation from global industries. In 2018, Gokcen took on the role of Chief Technology Officer at Schneider Electric. Prior to that, he was Chief Digital Officer at A.P. Moller – Maersk, where he was in charge of the digital strategy, products and establishment of partnerships with companies such as Microsoft. He joined A.P. Moller - Maersk from GE where he spent 12 years and, among others, led the strategy and business development of a digital energy business. 
 
“Ibrahim is one of the most accomplished digital leaders globally, with a passion for transformation processes. He also has valuable experience of the transportation industry. We are fortunate to have Ibrahim join our Board, on which he will contribute to Maersk Tankers’ strategy and exciting journey ahead,” says Robert M. Uggla, CEO of A.P. Møller Holding and Chairman of Maersk Tankers’ Board of Directors. 
 
Gokcen holds a PhD in Computer Science from Tulane University and is the co-author of several technology-related publications. 
 
“I am excited to join the Board of Directors at one of the product tanker industry’s leading companies at a time when the company is entering its next phase of digital transformation, strengthening its competitive advantage,” says Gokcen. 
 
Gokcen will continue to hold the position of Chief Technology Officer at Schneider Electric alongside his new Board of Directors role at Maersk Tankers.

About Maersk Tankers

Maersk Tankers and affiliated companies operate one of the largest tanker fleets in the world through direct ownership and commercial management solutions for shipowners. Our purpose is to pioneer shipping solutions for our customers, partners, and the planet. Founded in 1928, we have a century of expertise in management of tankers, which we use to develop and deploy solutions that help shipowners boost the economic and environmental performance of their vessels. Maersk Tankers employs approximately 300 people and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. Maersk Tankers is owned by A.P. Moller Holding. Additional information is available at www.maersktankers.com.

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