Who We Are
At NextStopIndia, we believe that experience on the ground makes the difference. Our team combines decades of leadership in India with deep understanding of Danish industry. We are not theorists – we are doers who have lived, worked, and led organisations in India.
Tomas Dyrbye
Tomas brings more than 25 years of international leadership experience, including four years as Managing Director of Maersk India. During his time in Mumbai, he expanded the organisation from 350 to over 1,000 employees, opened new offices, and developed strategic investments in ports, logistics, and container freight stations. He was a key driver behind Maersk’s first port investment in India and the establishment of one of the largest back-office centres in the country.
After India, Tomas continued as CEO and Regional CEO within Maersk in Northern Europe and Africa, later becoming Group Senior Vice President. He has led companies under both corporate and private equity ownership, including as CEO of Hansa Heavy Lift in Hamburg and C-LEANSHIP in Denmark. His board experience spans Europe, Africa, and Asia, and he has held prominent roles such as President of the EU-India Chamber of Commerce.
Tomas is recognized for his ability to combine strategic vision with hands-on execution, building businesses that grow sustainably while navigating complex environments. His personal ties to India remain strong, with an active network across government, industry, and logistics.
Peter Schwensen
Peter has more than 30 years of experience in leadership, global sales, business development, and recruitment. In FOSS Analytics, Peter played a central role in the development of the Indian market via subsidiaries and partners. With 8 years of intensive work in India, Peter has obtained valuable insights and knowledge of how to establish and grow business in India with strong performance in both sales and service.
Peter has held several international positions developing markets, creating trust with local partners, and establishing strong local teams that deliver results. With 7 years of expat experience from Argentina and Saudi Arabia Peter has experience with developing Greenfield projects to mature production and sales.
Peter is passionate about bridging cultural differences. He knows how to adapt strategies to Indian realities. His experience with Go-to Market, creating the right product fit and communicate true value propositions can be utilized across all industries.
Peter is recognized for his international experience and strong leadership ensuring alignment and strong execution across organizations and borders. His passion for India is based upon strong personal ties and cultural fascination.
Our Value to You
Together, Tomas and Peter bring a unique combination of strategic insight, industrial knowledge, and practical execution. We know what it takes to succeed in India because we have been there ourselves – building businesses, recruiting teams, and working with Indian authorities and partners.
For Danish companies, this means direct access to people who understand understand both Indian and Danish expectations. – and who can help turn plans into results.