He was awarded the Knight’s Cross of the Order of Danneborg in 2010. AP Moller – Maersk is Denmark’s largest company. Maersk specializes in being a shipping company. Andersen became ill while skiing in 2011. He had heart issues and required surgery in 2012. He was able to return to his duties in 2012. Nils is married to Kristen Andersen and the couple has two children together.
