"The greatest influence in my career has been one of my professors from college. Dr. Smith was my professor in Business Ethics and I connected really well with their teaching style. Even after graduating college, we kept in touch and they have greatly influenced my coaching, teaching, and leadership style. They also helped shape my work ethic and passion for business early on, which has helped me become a better business partner along the way in my career. Still, when I need advice, I give them a call. As a leader, I only hope I can be as fair and supportive. Someone who cares."

In one of Maersk's blogs, an employee describes the most powerful impact on their journey at Maersk as the incredible mentors who provided opportunities for growth, right from the beginning. "The person who interviewed me for my first role at Maersk became my mentor and active sponsor. Their guidance and support has influenced every career move I've made within the company since. Through her role modeling of authenticity and vulnerability she showed me I could also be human first in my leadership of others. I feel really invested in by the organization. I have benefited from leadership development programs that equipped me with the skills needed for every career move I've made within Maersk. These programs have also triggered personal development that transformed me in really positive ways beyond the workplace."