Early Life
Tanya Saadé Zeenny, born into the Saadé family, is the daughter of Jacques Saadé, who founded CMA CGM in Marseille, France, in 1978. She shares control of CMA CGM with her siblings Rodolphe Saadé and Jacques Saadé Jr., as well as her mother Naila. Tanya's family has a strong presence in the shipping industry.
Rise to Success
Tanya joined the CMA CGM Group in 1995, where she established the Corporate Communications department. Over the years, she has held several key positions. In 2005, she became Vice-President of the CMA CGM Foundation and later served as Vice-Chairman of the Supervisory Board. Her responsibilities expanded to encompass Group Administration and Infrastructure Management before she took on the role of Group Corporate Secretary in 2011. In 2014, she was appointed Executive Officer of CMA CGM.
Key Business Strategies
As an Executive Officer, Tanya plays a crucial role in shaping CMA CGM's strategic direction. She also heads the company's corporate social responsibility department and the CMA CGM Foundation. The company reported revenues of $54.4 billion in 2025. CMA CGM has been expanding its operations, including acquisitions and terminal investments. The Group is committed to the energy transition, implementing solutions to reduce the environmental impact of maritime transport and logistics.
Philanthropy
Tanya Saadé Zeenny is the President of the CMA CGM Foundation, which supports over 350 initiatives, collaborating with organizations like UNICEF and the International Committee of the Red Cross. Education is a cornerstone of her philanthropic vision. The Foundation has initiated programs that provide vocational training and support for marginalized youth. Tanya is also a champion for gender equality, having launched the “We Are Shipping” initiative in 2018.