Lars Karlsson
A.P. Møller-Maersk (HQ)
- About the speaker
- Lars Karlsson is Global Head of Trade and Customs Consulting at A.P. Møller-Maersk (HQ) and he is widely acknowledged as one of the most well-known and experienced customs leaders in the world with an extensive background over more than four decades in customs, borders and international trade policy. Before his 15 years in private sector executive positions, he was Director of World Customs Organization (WCO), an international standard setting institution with 186 members countries representing 99% of world trade, and Director General of Swedish Customs, having worked in executive positions in Swedish Government. Lars Karlsson works as Senior Advisor to Governments, international institutions and the executive suite of multinational companies all around the world and has acted as senior advisor to both EU and UK on Brexit. He is appointed Commissioner on the UK Trade Facilitation Commission and the UK Cabinet Expert Group. He leads and sits on board of several international think-tanks and research networks on customs, borders and trade policy. He serves as Maersk representative of high-level groups in international institutions. He is Doctor of Education (AC), has a PhD in Trade Compliance and holds a Master in International Customs Law and Administration. His received his leadership and management education from IMD International Institute for Management Development (CH), Cranfield School of Management (UK) and University of Uppsala (SE). Lars Karlsson is an acknowledged speaker, author of several books and has been published in various academic journals. He has visited 174 countries and has worked in more than 130 nations in all regions of the world. He is also recognized as top influencer of the industry through a massive outreach on social media platforms.
Speaker on
Sanctions, supply chains, and shipping risk: navigating a fragmented global market
Panel discussion
11/24/2026
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10:25 - 11:05