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Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress 2025
1 - 2 October 2025
Dhahran ExpoDammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Carsten Sonne-Schmidt
Managing Partner at Digital Energy AI
Speaker

Profile

Carsten is an executive with experience in business transformation involving AI, sustainability, and finance. He has held roles such as Managing Partner of Digital Energy AI, CEO of TotalEnergies Italy, CFO of Maersk Oil, and Vice Chair of Floating Power Plant. In his position as CFO at Maersk Oil, Carsten managed the separation from A.P. Moller Maersk leading to its sale to TotalEnergies in 2017, ensuring a seamless transition that preserved value for stakeholders. As CEO and Country Chair at TotalEnergies Italy, he oversaw several business units within the energy sector, driving organizational growth and operational efficiency. Carsten also led the negotiations to initiate production from Tempa Rossa following decades of regulatory challenges. As Managing Partner of Digital Energy AI, he combines industry knowledge with artificial intelligence and digital applications for impactful practical purposes.