Lars Karlsson A.P. MØLLER-MÆRSKGlobal Head of Trade and Customs Consulting Maersk

Lars Karlsson is in Maersk and one of the most well-known and experienced customs leaders in the world, with an extensive background over four decade in customs, borders and international trade policy He was prior to his current executive position in Maersk, CEO and MD of KGH Global Consulting and is a former Director of World Customs Organization and former DG of Swedish Customs - where he initiated standards and models we are using in international trade today. Lars Karlsson is Senior Advisor to Governments, international institutions and multinational companies globally and has acted as independent senior advisor to both EU and UK on Brexit. He is newly appointed as Commissioner on the UK Trade Facilitation Commission and a member of the UK Cabinet Office Expert Advisory Group. He was advisor to the EU Wise Persons Group on Challenges Facing the Customs Union (WPG). He is Doctor of Education (HC) and holds a Master International Customs Law, being an acknowledged author, speaker, influencer and board member of international think-tanks and research networks. Lars Karlsson is an acknowledged speaker, author of several books and has been published in various academic journals. He has visited 174 countries and have worked in more than 135 all regions of the world..