Sara Gerdner Kalle has joined leading global towage provider Svitzer Europe as its new Chief Commercial Officer.
With a strong passion for exceptional customer service and a belief in the power of digitalisation, Sara will lead the Commercial function for Svitzer Europe, focusing on nurturing long-term stakeholder relationships, spearheading commercial development, and driving growth initiatives.
Sara joins Svitzer just as the shares of Svitzer Group A/S (Svitzer Group) are expected to be officially listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen once the demerger of A.P. Møller-Mærsk A/S’ (APMM) towage and marine services activities has been approved. Sara will be pivotal in harnessing Svitzer’s commitment to digitalisation to help the business and its customers to move forwards to deliver safe, sustainable marine services.
Prior to joining Svitzer Europe, Sara served as the head of the eCommerce Logistics team at Maersk APAC, where she led the development of innovative new solutions and navigated complex market landscapes. Her extensive experience includes leadership roles at Singapore Post, DB Schenker, and H&M.
"My experience in Singapore and Asia overall, in various fields within the supply chain both from the service provider, customer, and start-up perspective, has equipped me with a unique perspective on diverse markets and industry dynamics," said Sara Kalle. "I believe this will be invaluable in my role at Svitzer, where I look forward to driving growth and building resilient commercial relationships across Europe's varied markets."
“It has been key for us to find a new CCO who shares our passion for excellent customer service and brings all the right capabilities to continue building our position in the European market. Svitzer Europe warmly welcomes Sara Kalle to its leadership team and looks forward to the innovative solutions and strategic guidance she will bring to the company,” says Lise Demant, Managing Director at Svitzer.
