Chief Impact Officer, Fleet Transition

The Mission

The Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping (MMMCZCS) is a global leader in the transition towards sustainable and environmentally responsible shipping practices. Our mission is to drive the development and implementation of innovative solutions to achieve zero carbon shipping, protecting our planet's future while advancing the maritime industry. With a wide network of partners, we build confidence in new concepts and mature viable pathways to drive systemic change.

Established in 2020, the Center has expanded over its first five years to include more than 100 partner organizations across the maritime shipping ecosystem. Our unique partnership model involves secondees from our 20+ strategic partners, who come to work as part of the team based in Copenhagen. The team today consists of more than 150 people from 30 nations, including subject matter experts across energy and technology, maritime business and operations, and climate finance and regulation. The Center has established itself as an independent thought leader, driving a platform for eco-system collaboration. Together with our partners, we work to co-create visions and pathways as well as analyses, methodologies, concepts and standards to scale-up adoption across the industry. The Center is currently running more than thirty projects integrating technology, economy and regulation.

We have recently undergone an organizational redesign to operationalize our updated strategy through 2030. Our new structure consists of five units, three of which are called “Impact Hubs”: 

• Impact Hub Regulation & Policy
• Impact Hub Energy & Fuels
• Impact Hub Fleet Transition
• Data, Insights & Analytics
• Strategy & Operations

The three impact hubs are each designed to target a certain stakeholder group, with the Fleet Transition impact hub targeting ship owners / operators. To influence this group to increase their adoption of decarbonization solutions, the hub will work closely with service providers, shipyards, OEMs, etc.

The Opportunity

We are now looking for a Chief Impact Officer to lead the Impact Hub for Fleet Transition, with the objective of increasing the adoption of decarbonization solutions by ship owners and operators across the industry. Many solutions have been matured across technology, business and regulation. During 2025, the IMO will conclude on a significant milestone as of IMO’s revised GHG strategy. In the next years, while complying with new regulations will remain the top priority, individual companies will need solutions that will de-risk their portfolios to progress forward on the transition. The Center will continue to work on the strategic level to innovate and demonstrate solutions that enable implementation of energy efficiency and new fuels in practice. The Chief Impact Officer of Fleet Transition will be leading a strong team of experts to drive impact in this area in line with the Center strategy and in collaboration with both our partners and other units across the Center.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Fleet Transition Impact Hub, fostering knowledge sharing and collaboration to drive scalability and readiness of solutions as well as industry-wide adoption, with the fundamental idea of seeking to create impact with targeted stakeholders.
• Care for the people – employees and secondees – to foster a healthy, collaborative work environment with psychological safety, where people thrive, also with opportunities to increasingly become ‘Decarbonization Champions’.
• Engage with top-level leadership in the maritime industry about decarbonization transition strategies, to identify ways to increase uptake, e.g. markets for zero carbon shipping, increased energy efficiency and use of new fuels.
• Function as an active Key Engagement Manager for strategic partners, proactively securing a clear strategic and value-adding approach for both existing and new partners as well as more operational agreements with partners on secondees.  
• Support the further development of the Center Strategy, guiding the three impact centers as well as Data, Insights and Analytics
• Play an integral role in the Center leadership, contributing strategically and with a holistic perspective across all leadership agendas, as needed.
• Inspire, influence, lead by example and act as a visible lighthouse for the culture of the Center across your own impact hub as well as the general organization.
• Be a visible leader of the transition in external communication, inspiring and guiding the establishment and implementation of decarbonization strategies.   

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a person who possesses a combination of leadership, interpersonal, technical, and strategic skills, technical/operational shipping experience, in addition to a very high level of (shipping) business acumen. The right candidate must be able to effectively convey information, build relationships, and drive impact in the industry.  To succeed in this role, you must combine a strategic mindset with a pragmatic, structured, and efficient approach. Ideally, you recognize yourself in the following description: 

• Leadership experience with a proven track record of managing a truly international team and leading leaders.
• Strong commercial, technical and strategic toolbox and experience, with a constant drive to understand the bigger picture
• Able to work with diverse subject matter experts in a collaborative environment.

What’s in it for you?

Work is more than a job to us. We are deeply motivated by the opportunity to drive a sustainable transition towards a greener future for shipping. You will join an ambitious team of engaged, skilled, and energized people working with great determination towards a tough, but highly meaningful goal. You will also be part of the leadership of a multicultural, dynamic, and mission-driven workplace.

You will work at the very front of the green transition, adding meaningful contributions to a more sustainable future not only for shipping, but for the planet. This is a unique opportunity to make your mark on the shipping industry while at the forefront of decarbonization. In addition to learning and development opportunities, the role will enable you to build an unparalleled network of relationships with key C-level stakeholders across the maritime world.

In this diverse workplace, you can expect:

• An international, talented team of mission-driven colleagues
• An innovative and collaborative workplace with room for growth and development
• A caring and social work environment that fosters collective success
• Opportunity to expand your knowledge base and take responsibility for innovation in the future of shipping

The position is full-time and based in our office in Nordhavn, Copenhagen.

We are supportive of the visa process and welcome international candidates who are willing to relocate. If your qualifications match the requirements for a specific role, we can assist with the work visa process. 

We value the diversity of our talent in all its forms, and we see diversity as a genuine source of strength for building high-performing teams. Any information sent to us will be treated with full confidentiality and in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.

The recruitment process

If you are passionate about leveraging your expertise/skills to drive positive change in the maritime industry and contribute to a more sustainable future, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and short motivational letter no later than the 30^th of April 2025.
We will conduct interviews with relevant candidates on an ongoing basis and complete the recruitment process when the right candidate is found.  

We have teamed up with Amrop on this recruitment. If you have any questions, you are more than welcome to direct them to Consultant, Martin Schach at martin.schach@amrop.dk