Niels Peter Klarskov
About Niels Peter Klarskov
Niels Peter Klarskov serves as the Head of Commercial for APAC at DP World, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in procurement and logistics, having worked in various roles at A.P. Moller - Maersk and The China Navigation Company.
Current Role at DP World
Niels Peter Klarskov serves as the Head of Commercial for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region at DP World. He has held this position since 2021 and is based in Singapore. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing commercial strategies and operations within the APAC region, contributing to the company's growth and market presence.
Previous Experience at A.P. Moller - Maersk
Klarskov has extensive experience with A.P. Moller - Maersk, where he held multiple roles. He worked as a Procurement Manager from 2017 to 2019 and as Head of Marine Procurement for six months in 2019. Additionally, he served as a Category Manager for Offshore Logistics from 2016 to 2017 and as a Student Assistant from 2011 to 2013. His tenure at Maersk provided him with a solid foundation in procurement and logistics.
Experience at The China Navigation Company
Before joining DP World, Klarskov worked as the Head of Procurement at The China Navigation Company from 2020 to 2021. This role involved managing procurement processes and strategies, further enhancing his expertise in the logistics and maritime sectors.
Educational Background
Niels Peter Klarskov studied at Copenhagen Business School, where he earned a Cand. Merc degree in Finance & Strategic Management from 2011 to 2013. He also holds a BSc in Economics & Business Administration from the same institution, completed from 2008 to 2011. Earlier in his education, he attended HTX Roskilde, achieving a Science qualification from 2003 to 2006.
Career Development in Procurement
Throughout his career, Klarskov has developed significant expertise in procurement and project management. He worked as a Project Manager and Assistant Project Manager at Maersk Procurement from 2015 to 2016 and from 2013 to 2015, respectively. His diverse roles have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of procurement processes and logistics management.