Energy Digital May 2026 | Page 18

RICHARD KIRKMAN
KAISA TIKK

PEOPLE MO

Richard Kirkman CEO for Northern Europe Veolia
Kaisa Tikk Head of Energy Transition Commercialisation A. P. Moller – Maersk

RICHARD KIRKMAN

JOB FROM: CEO & MANAGING DIRECTOR OF VEOLIA FOR AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
JOB TO: CEO OF VEOLIA FOR NORTHERN EUROPE AND SENIOR EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT FOR DEVELOPMENT
Richard has been appointed CEO of Veolia for Northern Europe. Having spent 26 years at Veolia UK before leading its Australian and New Zealand operations, he brings considerable experience to the role. He will oversee nearly 20,000 staff across six countries, with a combined revenue of US $ 5.4bn.

KAISA TIKK

JOB FROM: HEAD OF COMMERCIAL SUSTAINABILITY AT A. P. MOLLER – MAERSK
JOB TO: HEAD OF ENERGY TRANSITION COMMERCIALISATION AT A. P. MOLLER – MAERSK
Kaisa has taken on the role of Head of Energy Transition Commercialisation at A. P. Moller – Maersk. Having spent eight years building the company’ s Commercial Sustainability team within its Sales organisation, she will now lead a newly-merged unit combining that team with the Energy Transition department, focusing on helping customers decarbonise their logistics operations.
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