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Peter Schau

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Group Commercial Manager at GAC Group
📍 United Arab Emirates

Peter is a highly experienced shipping professional with over 25 years in the industry, currently serving as Group Marketing Manager at GAC. He possesses unique insight from both supplier and customer perspectives in ship agency and has a background in tanker operations. Colleagues describe him as professional, approachable, and humorous.

Based in Copenhagen, Peter is a community-focused individual, best known as a key organizer of the DRB Summer Cup, a large annual football tournament for the Danish shipping industry. This event brings together professionals for networking and friendly competition, reflecting his passion for both football and his industry.

He is one of the main organizers of a popular, annual football tournament for the entire Danish shipping community.

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Experience
38 Years
Current Role
Group Commercial Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
United Arab Emirates
Personality Overview

How Peter shows up

Story Driven
Amiable & Agreeable
Non-Confrontational

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word.

Priorities

Topics Peter cares about

Shipping Community
A primary organizer of the annual DRB Summer Cup, a football tournament designed to connect people across the shipping industry in Denmark.
Global Ship Agency
His career at GAC, a top global agency, and his experience on both the customer and supplier side give him a deep understanding of the market.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Group Commercial Manager
GAC Group
8-2013
Marketing Manager
GAC Group
6-2012 - 7-2013
Business Manager
GAC Group
4-2010 - 5-2012
Operations Manager
Eitzen Chemical A/S
9-1996 - 3-2010
Senior Operations Manager
Transmarine Tankers ApS
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1986 - 1988
Shipping
Mommark
1985 - 1986
1 year Business School (HHX)
Holbæk Handelsskole
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

i

Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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