Mr. Moller Has Passed Away

The respect for the initiative and the desire to do well was the foundation of the heritage that Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller got from his father, shipowner A.P. Møller. With this inspiration and with his own example, Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller carried out and fulfilled the founder’s goal.

It was characteristic for Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller that he with passion set a good example himself to the employees of the Group. The values inherited from A.P. Møller such as constant care, uprightness, humbleness, our employees and our name were upheld by Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller, and Mr. Møller’s business principles were communicated to subsequent generations in all parts of the organization with regard to furthering the company’s reputation and development.

Will and energy marked Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller’s endeavours. Vision, careful preparation and a never failing engagement minimised an often time not insignificant business risk. Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller was famous for his business talent and his visions and he supported initiatives which changed the company’s direction and influenced society, near and far.

Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller made decisions on significant investments which has made the Group’s activities leading in the world within shipping and oil exploration. Employees all over the world have been motivated to make an extra effort by a probably demanding but inspiring boss.

To the end, Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller showed a vivid interest in the business and our employees as well as being a great inspiration to the Executive Board.

In the whole Group, in Denmark and in offices around the world we commemorate Mr. Møller for his great contribution to the company and for the many initiatives which have also had an impact on society. Let us respect his memory.