Johan Byskov Svendsen is the Head of Program: Catalyze Ecosystem Transition at the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping. He leads the Center’s work on green shipping corridors, building global partnerships to scale the use of zero-carbon fuels in maritime transport across regions including Namibia, Chile, Rotterdam–Singapore, Northern Europe, the US, South Korea, and Australia. With more than 20 years of experience in the oil and gas sector, Johan previously drove Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) development in Denmark, advancing it from research to a key national climate solution. His background includes asset management and international exploration projects, particularly in the North Sea. Johan holds a BSc in Geology and a PhD in Geochemistry and Statistics. A regular speaker at global climate forums, he emphasizes collaboration and public funding as essential to bridging the cost gap between fossil and alternative fuels.