Derrick Shirley

Derrick A Shirley is a seasoned professional with a strong educational background in Executive Education, Business Strategy, and Leadership from Harvard Business School, Advanced Management Program from IMD Business School, and a Bachelor's Degree in Marine Transportation from the United States Merchant Marine Academy.

With vast experience in human resources and organizational development, Derrick has held key positions at A.P. Moller - Maersk, a global leader in integrated container logistics. His roles included Head of Human Resources for Maersk North America, Global Head of Talent & Development Partnering, Talent Partner for the Americas Region, Head of Human Resources for Europe and Americas at APM Terminals, Global Head of Organizational Development at APM Terminals, Sr. Director of Human Resources at Maersk Inc., Director of Area Line Operations at Maersk Line, General Manager of Intermodal at Maersk Line, Terminal Manager at various locations, including Algeciras and Norfolk under APM Terminals and Sea-Land Service.

Before his tenure at A.P. Moller - Maersk, Derrick also served in roles at ExxonMobil as a Captain, Advanced Technology as a Project Engineer, and the US Navy Reserve as an Officer, showcasing his diverse skill set and leadership capabilities.

Derrick A Shirley's extensive experience in human resources, talent development, and operational management positions him as a highly qualified professional in the maritime and logistics industry.