Jacob Sterling is Senior Director, Head Decarbonisation Innovation & Business Development in A.P. Moller-Maersk.

He is leading a team that is responsible for driving Maersk’s innovation and business development efforts related to the ambition of achieving net zero CO2 emissions by 2050. He is also serving as employee elected member to the Board of Directors of A.P. Moller-Maersk.

Jacob has worked in Maersk since 2009 and prior to his current role, he has been had leading roles within product management and sustainability. Before joining Maersk, Jacob worked as Conservation Director in WWF World Wide Fund for Nature, and he holds a master’s degree in biology.