Hello, my name is Rosa Kim, and I am the Functional Product Owner at Maersk. My journey at Maersk has been filled with growth, opportunities, and a deep sense of belonging, one of the main reasons for this is being Chair of the Power Women Network.

Working at Maersk

When I first encountered Maersk, I was working in my previous company who were a customer of Maersk. I was struck by the employees’ professionalism and genuine pride in working for Maersk and upholding the Maersk name. This piqued my curiosity, and I wanted to explore the company’s culture further and be part of an organization that inspired such loyalty and respect. Now after over 10 years at Maersk, I have never looked back.

One of the things I love most about working at Maersk is the international environment and the diversity of people which naturally comes with being a large global organization like Maersk. Maersk truly values diversity and the inclusion of its employees. Due to this culture, I can feel the synergy of different opinions from people with different experiences as we all work together to achieve the same thing – Improving life for all by integrating the world. Even when faced with transformation and organizational changes, I have seen how the company prioritizes the inclusion of every individual.

I also really enjoy that I have the opportunity to move around both in terms of jobs and location. I started working for Maersk in South Korea, where I am originally from, as a Care Business Partner, and after moving through various different roles, and locations such as Transformation Manager and Country Manager of Safmarine in Japan, I moved to Copenhagen, the Maersk headquarters in Denmark to become a Functional Product Owner.

In my opinion, it is these few important things that make Maersk such a great place to work.

The impact of the Power Women Network

The impact of our group extends beyond Maersk. We actively raise awareness around allyship, not just within our industry but across industries, encouraging collaboration and shared learning. For example, we invited students in Denmark to participate in discussions about gender equity on International Women’s Day in 2023 in Copenhagen office, our headquarters.

We want to continue to work to create a better environment for the younger generation, as they will be the majority in the future, and we want them to thrive in a diverse and inclusive world. I don’t want the new generation of women to have to experience the same journey as me where there was a strong lack of inclusivity.

Together, we can make a difference

I’m proud to be a part of Maersk’s DEI journey, and I’m excited to see what the future holds. I know that there are still areas for improvement, but together, we can make a difference. I am confident we can make progress and create a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued, and respected no matter who they are or where they come from.

If you’re interested in working for a company that is committed to DEI, I encourage you to consider Maersk. We are always looking for talented and diverse individuals to join.

Visit our website to find out more about DEI at Maersk.