ABPmer provides marine consultancy support and on-site survey services to organisations across the UK and overseas, helping clients develop, manage, protect and operate in the marine environment.
UK Dredging (UKD) operates the largest British-owned dredging fleet and specialises in the provision of reliable and cost effective port maintenance dredging services.
Specialists in steel logistics, distribution and shipping based at ABP's Port of Newport – the UK's leading steel handling port
Mr. Pedersen joins ABP from APM Terminals, a key business within A.P. Moller-Maersk, where he has served as Chief Commercial Officer since January 2017. Mr. Pedersen has 20 years of experience in a wide range of senior leadership roles across A.P. Moller-Maersk businesses worldwide.
Mr. Pedersen will take up his role as Chief Executive in August 2018.
Henrik L. Pedersen Chief Executive Henrik L. Pedersen Chief Executive
“With ABP handling around 25% of the UK’s seaborne trade, making sure the business can continue to develop and grow is vitally important for our customers and the wider UK economy.
“It’s an immensely exciting challenge and I look forward to working with everyone at ABP to achieve that goal.”
Dr. Phil Nolan ABP Chairman Dr. Phil Nolan ABP Chairman
“We are all very much looking forward to welcoming Henrik on board.
“Henrik brings with him a wealth of experience and we are confident that under his leadership ABP will continue to go from strength to strength.”
“We are deeply grateful to James for his outstanding contribution to the business and wish him every success for the future.”