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Event

Dock & Talk: Stories from the Top #7

Name: Dock & Talk: Stories from the Top #7
Start: 2026-01-20T18:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-01-20T19:30:00+01:00

Leading with Purpose: Empowering Leadership in Global Shipping
with Mirja Nibbe, Managing Director of CMA CGM Germany

Registration

20.01.2026, 18:00–19:30

English
Spoken language

What to expect

Join us for the next exciting edition of our Dock & Talk – Stories From The Top event series, featuring a captivating conversation between Mirja Nibbe, Managing Director of CMA CGM Germany, and KLU President Andreas Kaplan.

Mirja Nibbe is an experienced international executive with more than 25 years in the maritime industry. She has managed large teams in Europe and Asia and now oversees CMA CGM’s operations in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic, leading close to 500 employees in one of the world’s top three container shipping lines.

In this Dock & Talk session, Mirja reflects on her career journey from shipping agent to senior executive and how it shaped her personal approach to leadership and teamwork. She shares her conviction that strong leadership starts with empathy, open communication, and mutual respect—values that foster trust and performance across diverse, international teams in today’s fast-evolving maritime sector.

This conversation offers a candid look at leadership in global shipping and the balance between professional ambition, people-oriented management, and the collective drive to shape a more sustainable industry.

Dock & Talk: Stories From The Top

Welcome to the new event series presented by KLU, diving into the lives of those who’ve climbed to the top, using their view to change the world – and keen to share their journey with you!

In each event, host and KLU president Prof. Andreas Kaplan welcomes a new guest for a personal chat about their story from the top. Join us and get first-hand insights and the chance to learn from the very best. With a view over the rooftops and the docks of Hamburg’s nearby port, KLU campus is the perfect location for this inspiring event.

Stay tuned for more Dock&Talk episodes, where we bring you the top stories and insights from the world of business.