Jens Meier has been CEO of the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) since 2008. With over 25 years of experience in the port, logistics, finance and IT sectors, he is a recognized leader in the maritime industry. Jens previously held board positions in companies such as Fiege Holding, tts Group, Systematics AG (later EDS) and Software Design & Management AG (Ernst & Young Group).
In 2019, Jens was elected Vice President for Europe of the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), and in 2023 he was elected President of the organization. He is a frequent speaker with great media attention, especially in the field of future maritime affairs and digitalization.