Henrik Pedersen to leave APMT to become CEO of ABP

Associated British Ports (ABP) has appointed former APM Terminals’ chief commercial officer, Henrik Pedersen as its new chief executive.

He will take up the post in August and will replace James Cooper, who announced in September that he would step down after 10 years at the helm of the UK’s largest port group.

Mr Pedersen described his move as an “immensely exciting challenge”, adding: “With ABP handling around 25% of the UK’s seaborne trade, making sure the business can continue to develop and ...