ZIM Integrated Shipping (NYSE: ZIM) appoints long-time executive as new CFO

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. reported that its chief financial officer, Xavier Destriau, has decided to leave the company. He will remain in the CFO role for a six-month notice period under his employment agreement to support an orderly transition.

The board appointed long-time executive Sami Jubran, currently VP Financial Planning and Analysis, as the next CFO. Jubran has been with ZIM since 2007 in senior financial roles in Israel and overseas and is a certified public accountant with economics, accounting, and executive MBA degrees.

Insights

Corporate governance analyst

ZIM plans an internal CFO transition with a six-month handover.

ZIM disclosed that CFO Xavier Destriau has decided to depart and will serve a six-month notice period to maintain operational continuity. The board has already named internal candidate Sami Jubran, currently VP Financial Planning and Analysis, as his successor.

Jubran’s long tenure since 2007 in senior finance roles and his accounting and MBA credentials suggest familiarity with ZIM’s operations and capital structure. The structured overlap between Destriau and Jubran may help smooth the transition, with future filings likely providing more context on any strategic shifts under the new CFO.

Key Figures

Notice period: Six-month notice period Tenure at ZIM: Since 2007

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Notice period Six-month notice period CFO Xavier Destriau continues in role during transition

Tenure at ZIM Since 2007 Incoming CFO Sami Jubran’s start year with company

Key Terms

Form 6-K, foreign private issuer, certified public accountant, Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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Form 6-K regulatory

"FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER"

A Form 6-K is a report that companies listed in certain countries file to provide important updates, such as financial results, corporate changes, or other significant information, to regulators and investors. It functions like an official company update or news release, helping investors stay informed about developments that could affect their investment decisions.

foreign private issuer regulatory

"REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16"

A foreign private issuer is a company organized outside the United States that meets tests showing it is primarily foreign-controlled and therefore qualifies for a different set of U.S. reporting rules. For investors, that means the company files less frequent or differently formatted disclosures with U.S. regulators and may follow home-country accounting and governance practices, so buying its stock is like dining at a well-reviewed restaurant that follows its home kitchen’s rules instead of the local menu — you get access but should check what standards apply.

certified public accountant financial

"Mr. Jubran is a certified public accountant in Israel"

A certified public accountant (CPA) is a licensed accounting professional who has passed rigorous exams and met education and experience requirements to prepare, review, and officially certify financial statements and tax filings. For investors, a CPA's involvement is like a neutral referee confirming that a company's reported numbers are accurate and follow accounting rules, which improves trust in financial reports and lowers the risk of unexpected errors or misleading information.

Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 regulatory

"shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934"

Form 6-K: How Foreign Companies Report to the SEC →

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of April 2026

Commission File Number: 001-39937

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

9 Andrei Sakharov Street

P.O. Box 15067

Matam, Haifa 3190500, Israel

+972 (4) 865-2000

(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

Form 20-F ☒        Form 40-F ☐

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):

Yes  ☐        No ☒

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):

Yes  ☐        No ☒

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (the “Company”) hereby announces that yesterday, Mr. Xavier Destriau, the chief financial officer of the Company informed the chief executive officer and the board of directors of the Company of his decision to depart from the Company. Mr. Destriau will continue to serve as chief financial officer of the Company during the six-month notice period provided for in his employment agreement to ensure orderly operations of the Company during the interim period until his replacement assumes his role.

Following the departure notice of Mr. Destriau, the board of directors of the Company resolved to appoint Mr. Sami Jubran as the successor of Mr. Destriau in the role of chief financial officer of the Company. Mr. Jubran is already a member of the senior management of the Company and currently serves as its VP Financial Planning and Analysis and is responsible, among others, for planning, approving and monitoring the Company’s budget. Mr. Jubran has been with the Company since 2007, a period during which he fulfilled various senior financial positions, both in Israel and overseas. Mr. Jubran is a certified public accountant in Israel and he holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and accounting from the University of Haifa and an executive MBA from the Bar Ilan University.

The information in this Form 6-K shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	ZIM INTEGRATED SHIPPING SERVICES LTD.
	By:	/s/ Noam Nativ
		Noam Nativ
		EVP General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Date: April 23, 2026

FAQ

What executive change did ZIM (ZIM) disclose on this Form 6-K?

ZIM announced that its chief financial officer, Xavier Destriau, has decided to leave the company. He will remain in the CFO role during a six-month notice period while an internal successor, Sami Jubran, is prepared to assume the position.

Who is replacing the departing CFO at ZIM (ZIM)?

The board appointed Sami Jubran as successor to CFO Xavier Destriau. Jubran is currently VP Financial Planning and Analysis at ZIM and already part of senior management, giving him detailed knowledge of the company’s budgeting, planning, and financial monitoring processes.

How long will ZIM’s current CFO remain after announcing his departure?

CFO Xavier Destriau will continue in his role for a six-month notice period under his employment agreement. This overlap is intended to support orderly operations and allow a smoother handover to incoming CFO Sami Jubran during the transition.

What is the background of incoming ZIM (ZIM) CFO Sami Jubran?

Sami Jubran has been with ZIM since 2007 in various senior financial roles in Israel and overseas. He is a certified public accountant, holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and accounting, and has an executive MBA from Bar Ilan University.

What responsibilities does Sami Jubran currently hold at ZIM (ZIM)?

As VP Financial Planning and Analysis, Sami Jubran is responsible for planning, approving, and monitoring ZIM’s budget, among other duties. This role places him at the center of the company’s financial planning processes ahead of his transition to chief financial officer.