MSC announced the appointment of Soren Toft as Chief Executive Officer of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company.  

Mr Toft will be supporting the Aponte family at the helm of MSC’s cargo business to ensure that the company remains a global leader in the years to come. He will report directly to Diego Aponte, Group President, and Gianluigi Aponte, founder and Group Chairman.  

MSC has had to correct some speculation in the media from the preceding days after an inaccurate report said that Mr G. Aponte would be stepping down. This is clearly not the case and both Mr G. Aponte and Mr D. Aponte retain a close, hands-on role at the top of the business.

Mr Toft brings to the table an impressive career background and pedigree in the industry, having worked at Maersk for the past 25 years, specifically as Maersk Line’s Chief Operating Officer since 2014. MSC is confident that this appointment will bring significant value to its cargo businesses, building on the company’s existing strengths and boosting its development plans even further.