Birna Ödefors, Area Managing Director Nordic at Maersk
Birna is an experienced leader in the Shipping and Logistics industry, renowned for her commercial acumen and her passion for crafting innovative, sustainable, and profitable solutions for customers. A Danish native residing in Sweden, Birna brings a wealth of knowledge about global customers and the forestry industry, coupled with a robust background in fostering genuine partnerships with leading companies.
After a 15-year journey in various prestigious roles, Birna rejoined Maersk in 2020, where she initially embarked on her career with 16 successful years under the Maersk star. Throughout her work experience, Birna has held positions such as Managing Director Sweden at MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, Area Director Sweden South at DHL Supply Chain, and Managing Director Sweden, Finland, and Norway at Panalpina. She also served as President of Elof Hansson Trade AB, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Rederi Transatlantic AB, Managing Director at CMA CGM, and Managing Director Sweden and Norway at Samskip.
Birna’s extensive experience and strategic vision continue to drive her commitment to excellence and innovation in the logistics sector