Silke Sehgal Email & Phone Number

Singapore

Singapore, Singapore

Maersk Agency Usa, Inc.

Hamburg Süd, Managing Director / Senior Vice President – Area North America, 2021 – 2023 I assessed, refined, and implemented operations and logistics frameworks across the United States and Canada, navigating shifting industry trends to maintain the strength of an international business, generating billions in ocean freight revenue. My areas of oversight ranged from learning and development, service diversification, and growth planning – I reorganized the North America sales organization… Show more Hamburg Süd, Managing Director / Senior Vice President – Area North America, 2021 – 2023 I assessed, refined, and implemented operations and logistics frameworks across the United States and Canada, navigating shifting industry trends to maintain the strength of an international business, generating billions in ocean freight revenue. My areas of oversight ranged from learning and development, service diversification, and growth planning – I reorganized the North America sales organization to help streamline the transition into Maersk’s agile vertical structure while continually identifying new opportunities to engage and retain key customers. In 2022, Maersk Agency USA officially integrated Hamburg Sud’s operations into its larger organizational structure – my responsibilities shifted to prioritize the continued health of the brand and its employees. I enhanced the organization’s approach to employee engagement, leading all levels of leadership through change by facilitating regular meetings and facilitating professional development planning to continually increase employee investment, engagement, and retention. Show less

Hamburg Sud Singapore Pte Ltd

As the larger organization underwent a period of large-scale change, I aligned employees across Southeast Asia on performance expectations and new operational frameworks. I led the transition from a lean regional structure to a complex, matrix organization, revising team frameworks and implementing new best practices to increase efficiency while maintaining a focus on the customer experience. Under my leadership the region experienced transformative growth and earned continued recognition for… Show more As the larger organization underwent a period of large-scale change, I aligned employees across Southeast Asia on performance expectations and new operational frameworks. I led the transition from a lean regional structure to a complex, matrix organization, revising team frameworks and implementing new best practices to increase efficiency while maintaining a focus on the customer experience. Under my leadership the region experienced transformative growth and earned continued recognition for best-in-class customer service. Show less

Hamburg Sud Singapore Pte Ltd

I built the Southeast Asia regional office from the ground up, hiring and developing a distributed team of 10 to establish the organization’s presence in the region and position the brand for continued success. By prioritizing engagement with third-party agents across seven countries, I created a robust book of business and tripled the region’s capacity over the course of a decade, leading the organization to become a global player in the international container shipping field.

Hamburg, Germany

Responsible for South America West Coast-North Coast/Caribbean & Central America, Mexico and Australia/New Zealand

Hamburg, Germany

Freight Centre South America

New Jersey, Usa

Hamburg, Germany

Hamburg, Germany

Singapore

Inspiring Maersk Program

Verkehrsfachwirt (Bachelor / Honours Degree), Transport Management & Operations (Verkehrswirtschaft). Specialisation Shipping, A

Specialist In Liner Shipping (Schiffahrtskauffrau), Liner Shipping, A

Apprenticeship according to the 'dual system' in Germany