Our Leadership
At Maersk Training, our success is driven by the commitment, expertise, and vision of our Global Leadership Team. Meet the individuals who guide strategy, growth, and training quality across all regions; steering us toward excellence and innovation.
Chief Executive Officer
David Skov
With 28 years in the Maritime and Port industries, David Skov passionately leads Maersk Training, driving excellence and inspiring our team with his dedication and experience within the Maersk Group.
Chief Financial Officer
Kim Nørgaard Andreasen
Kim is a results-driven leader with expertise in business turnaround, growth, and sales. His leadership focuses on performance, value creation, and employee development, backed by international experience across global markets.
Chief Operations Officer
Jan Tore Knutsen
As Chief Operations Officer, Jan Tore Knutsen leads our global training excellence, drives the development of strong learning products that deliver real value for our customers, and oversees our instructors and simulators around the world.
Chief People Officer
Maria Iben Matthiesen
Our Chief People Officer, Maria, fosters a culture of growth, talent, and employee well-being. With over 15 years of experience in Operations and Human Resources, they are instrumental in our team's success.
Chief Digital Officer
Kenneth Thomsen
Chief Digital Officer Kenneth Thomsen leads Maersk Training's digital transformation with over 20 years' leadership in Defence, Banking, and Digital Learning, harnessing technology to revolutionise the training landscape.
Chief Commercial Officer
Tom Milburn
Tom drives our commercial performance by aligning strategic priorities with market-driven opportunities, bringing senior leadership outlook and operational focus.
Managing Director - Asia, Middle East, and Africa
Vijay Rangachari
Vijay Rangachari drives business growth across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. He combines his regional leadership with a strategic focus on expanding training impact in energy and maritime sectors.
Managing Director - Brazil
Bruno Aguiar Thomaz
Bruno Aguiar Thomaz leads Maersk Training Brazil as Managing Director, guiding our operations and growth across the country. He brings strong industry experience from previous senior roles, strengthening our ability to support customers in maritime and energy sectors.
Managing Director - Denmark
Per Larsen
Per Larsen leads Maersk Training Denmark as Managing Director, overseeing operations across the flagship training locations in Svendborg and Esbjerg. A seafarer by background, Per brings deep expertise in maritime and offshore simulation, digital learning, and innovation — with a career-long commitment to preparing frontline professionals with the most realistic training available.
Managing Director - Norway
Njål Arne Vathne
Njål Arne Vathne serves as Managing Director at Maersk Training Norway, overseeing our operations across the Norwegian market. He brings over 25 years of international leadership and board-level experience, strengthening our capacity in safety, crisis management and maritime training.
Managing Director - United Kingdom
Stephen Ferguson
Stephen Ferguson leads Maersk Training's UK operations as Managing Director from the company's Aberdeen base. With a background spanning offshore safety and senior commercial leadership, he has built key client partnerships across the oil and gas and energy transition sectors, and is known for delivering high-quality, tailored training solutions that meet clients' specific operational needs.
Managing Director - United States of America
Jesper E Kristensen
Jesper E Kristensen leads P&L, operations and strategy for Maersk Training’s US region, with a focus on well control and maritime safety training. He drives operational stability, market expansion and team development to support long-term growth and training excellence in the Americas.
Managing Director - Maersk H2S Safety Services
Peter Skjærbæk
Peter Skjærbæk leads Maersk H2S Safety Services — offering equipment rental, qualified supervisory personnel, safety documentation, maintenance and training. His oversight ensures reliable delivery of H2S safety solutions across global divisions including Esbjerg, Australia, Brazil, Norway, Italy, Congo and Brunei.
Careers at Maersk Training
At Maersk Training, we believe in empowering our people to grow, learn, and make a real impact. We offer diverse career opportunities across global industries, from maritime and energy to leadership and safety. Join us and become part of a team committed to innovation, excellence, and shaping the future of training.
