Navigating Geopolitical Uncertainty with CBS Executive Education

CBS Executive Education Event

Navigating Geopolitical Uncertainty: Implications for the Shipping Industry

Event details:
• Date: 30 October
• Time: 16:30 – 19:00
• Location: CBS Dalgas Have, DH.Ø.0.89
• Language: English
• Speakers: Martin Jes Iversen & William Eduard

CBS Executive Education invites M-NOW members to a free event on the impact of geopolitical uncertainty on the shipping industry. In an era marked by geopolitical turbulence, the shipping sector is at the crossroads of risk and opportunity. Trade disruptions, shifting alliances, and global instability are reshaping the flow of goods and the dynamics of maritime business. To remain competitive, companies must not only adapt to these changes but also leverage them as catalysts for innovation and resilience.

Event highlights:

• Associate Professor Martin Jes Iversen (Copenhagen Business School) will explore a fundamental paradox in the maritime sector: how obstacles and delays for customers often translate into higher earnings for shipping companies. Using historical examples, he will illustrate how geopolitical disruptions can create both challenges and opportunities, and why aligning customer needs with company profitability is crucial for long-term success.

• William Eduard, Director of ESG Advisory Services and shipping industry advisor at KPMG, will discuss how companies and leaders should navigate ESG, balancing value protection and value creation amid growing complexity and scrutiny. He will demonstrate practical tools for optimizing business performance in a trade environment marked by geopolitical uncertainty and shifting patterns.

Whether you are a shipping professional or simply interested in the effect of geopolitics on global trade, this event offers valuable insights and practical strategies for navigating today’s maritime landscape.

The event will conclude with coffee, tea, and cake, providing an opportunity to connect with fellow participants.

Program:
16:00 – 16:30: Arrival and registration
16:30 – 16:45: Welcome
16:45 – 17:30: Presentation by Martin Jes Iversen
17:30 – 18:15: Presentation by William Eduard
18:15 – 18:30: Introduction to CBS Executive Education
18:30 – 19:00: Networking (coffee, tea, and cake)

Registration: Register here

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable perspectives and connect with fellow maritime professionals as we explore how to navigate the complexities of today’s geopolitical landscape.