Jaap De Mots
About Jaap De Mots
Jaap De Mots is the General Manager at Flexport in the Copenhagen Metropolitan Area, overseeing operations in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland.
General Manager at Flexport
Jaap De Mots is the General Manager at Flexport, overseeing operations in the Copenhagen Metropolitan Area. He began his role at Flexport in August 2021 and is responsible for managing operations in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland. At Flexport, he leverages technology to make global logistics easy, flexible, and programmable for clients.
Previous Roles at A.P. Moller - Maersk
Before joining Flexport, Jaap De Mots held several roles at A.P. Moller - Maersk. From 2020 to 2021, he served as Product Director - Digital in Copenhagen. He also worked as Director Trade and Product Management for Mexico and Central America from 2017 to 2020. Previously, he was Head of the CEO office and Personal Assistant to Søren Skou, CEO of A.P. Moller Maersk Group, from 2015 to 2017. Jaap also worked as an Ocean Product / Trade Manager, and as Head of Strategic Planning in Copenhagen.
Educational Background
Jaap De Mots has a strong educational background in business. He earned a Master's degree in International Business from Maastricht University in 2012. He also obtained a Bachelor's degree in Business from Auckland University of Technology in 2010. Additionally, he completed a Bachelor's degree in International Business from Maastricht University from 2007 to 2011.
Experience at SCR SIBELCO and Maastricht University
Jaap De Mots gained early career experience by working as a European Management Trainee at SCR SIBELCO in the Antwerp Area, Belgium, for four months in 2012. Additionally, he served as a Knowledge Management Officer at Maastricht University from 2009 to 2012.
Leadership and Team Management
With over 8 years of experience, Jaap De Mots specializes in creating tangible bottom-line results and breakthrough strategies. He leads highly engaged, effective, and outcome-driven teams. Known for his high learning capacity, he has a proven track record in developing both himself and others.