Monjasa strengthens board with Maersk profile

Global marine fuels supplier Monjasa on Thursday (8 February) welcomed Lars-Erik Brenøe, who brings knowledge of international shipping from more than 30 years as part of A.P. Moller – Maersk, to its board.

Lars-Erik Brenøe has previously held various positions across A.P. Moller – Maersk, including the role as Personal Assistant to former CEO and Chairman, Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller for a total of 19 years.

This appointment as member of the Board of Directors of Monjasa, is Lars-Erik Brenøe’s first non-executive director’s role outside A.P. Moller Holding’s umbrella of related business activities and investments.

Joining the board of Monjasa Holding, Lars-Erik Brenøe will engage in the further development of Monjasa’s position as a leading global shipping partner enabling further industry digitalisation and the logistics of the green shipping transition.

“We are fortunate to welcome Lars-Erik Brenøe to the Monjasa Board of Directors and the marine fuels industry,” said Flemming Ipsen, Chairman of the Board at Monjasa.

“Lars-Erik brings with him a comprehensive network and wealth of experience from international business and the broader shipping community, as well as solid experience navigating transformation of owner-led organisations.

“Combined with his elaborate stakeholder understanding and critical thinking, Lars-Erik will be a valuable contributor to Monjasa’s further development in the years to come.”

Lars-Erik Brenøe, Board Member, replied: “I am excited to join Monjasa at this transformative time for the company as well as the industry, which is playing an increasingly important role in supporting the green shipping transition. I look forward to use my experience and competencies to contributing to the further development and progress of Monjasa.”

Facts about Lars-Erik Brenøe

• Master’s degree in law from the University of Copenhagen in 1986 and the Executive Leadership Programme at IMD in 1998.
• Various leadership roles at A.P. Moller – Maersk from 1991-2022, incl. Senior Vice President Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller’s Secretariat and Executive Vice President, Head of Chairman’s office.
• Currently active in various board functions, incl. A.P. Moller Holding A/S, A.P. Moller Foundation, Danske Bank and Odense Port.

The Monjasa Holding A/S Board of Directors hereby consists of:

• Flemming Ipsen (chair)
• Peder Gellert Pedersen
• Lotte Grønborg Lundberg
• Lars-Erik Brenøe
• Anders Østergaard

Photo credit: Monjasa
Published: 9 February 2024