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Dr. Maximilian Rothkopf, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Hapag-Lloyd AG, will leave the company at his own request on June 30, 2026. This is part of a mutual agreement. Rothkopf will remain available to the company in an advisory capacity during a transition period to ensure a smooth handover.
Rothkopf joined the board of Hapag-Lloyd AG on May 1, 2019, and took over operational responsibility for the company’s global business on July 1, 2019. The supervisory board will determine his successor at a later date.
Recognition of achievements
Karl Gernandt, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Hapag-Lloyd AG, commented on Rothkopf’s decision: “In the past seven years, Dr. Rothkopf has shown great commitment and enthusiasm, particularly in modernizing and gradually decarbonizing Hapag-Lloyd’s fleet. Thanks to his efforts, Hapag-Lloyd now has a modern fleet of around 300 ships with a capacity of approximately 2.5 million TEU. He played a crucial role in the strategic realignment of the company and the sustainable improvement of operational performance.” Gernandt expressed his gratitude to Rothkopf for the trusting collaboration and wished him all the best for his professional and personal future.
Hapag-Lloyd AG is one of the leading shipping companies worldwide and operates a fleet of 302 modern container ships. The company employs 15,200 people in 400 offices across 140 countries. Hapag-Lloyd offers 133 liner services worldwide, ensuring connections between 600 ports on all continents.
