With a legacy built on 143 years of transport, ANCOTRANS now begins a new chapter. Effective June 1st, 2025, Peter Groth steps into the role of CEO, taking over from Anne Kathrine Steenbjerge, 5th generation owner and now Chairwoman of the Board. The green and yellow values stay strong—and the direction forward is clear.
A CEO Transition Built on Trust and Continuity
After more than a decade as CEO, Anne Kathrine Steenbjerge is stepping aside from daily operations to focus on her role as majority shareholder and Chairwoman of the Board. Her successor, Peter Groth, brings 26 years of logistics experience—17 of them from DSV—and a strong belief in people, customer focus, and long-term value creation.
“This is a big moment for me personally and for the company. As the 5th generation leader, finding a CEO who understands our business, our people, and our values was crucial. I truly believe that Peter is the right person to lead ANCOTRANS into the future, and I’m excited to support him as Chairwoman.”
Anne Kathrine Steenbjerge,
Owner and Chairman, Ancotrans
A Strong Foundation for What’s Next
Peter Groth joins ANCOTRANS with a clear ambition: to grow the company’s position as one of Northern Europe’s leading container transport specialists.
“I’m incredibly motivated to be part of a company that leads with purpose, culture, and serious customer commitment. I look forward to continuing the ANCO journey—together with our teams, customers, and partners. There’s always a way—and I’m proud to be part of finding it.”
Peter Groth, CEO, Ancotrans
To ensure full continuity for both customers and colleagues, Peter and Anne Kathrine will be working side by side over the next three months in a close “twinning setup” — allowing for a smooth onboarding and direct dialogue.
Local Roots, European Reach
ANCOTRANS operates across four key markets—Denmark, Sweden, Germany, and Benelux and we are known for our local presence, reliable network, and sustainable container transport solutions. The leadership transition strengthens the company’s ability to grow in existing and new markets, while staying close to our people and customers.
Still Driven by Values. Still Finding the Way.
The leadership transition is grounded in our five core values:
- We give a damn
- We find the way
- We are family
- We take fun seriously
- We have heart
It’s a passing of the torch—but not a change of course. Because when you’re built on 143 years of transport legacy, you don’t need to reinvent the wheel. You just need the right person steering it.
Reception 3rd September 14.00 – 17.00 in Ancotrans Glostrup
All customers, partners, colleagues, friends and family are warmly welcomed for a reception on 3rd September where we will celebrate Anne Kathrines’ transition into chairwoman of the Ancotrans Board. We hope to see many of you for a lovely day at our Glostrup office with street food and drinks from the ANCO container bar.
