Franks to Lead Jacksonville University's Marine Science Research Institute
he has been involved in," added Dr. Corbo. "The collaboration between the MSRI and various organizations in Northeast Florida are the ingredients that create the dynamic learning environment that we are so proud of."Jacksonville University President Tim Cost emphasized the scope of the search process for Dr. White's successor and highlighted Dr. Franks' strengths. "We ran a rigorous, national search for the best leaders in our lane of Marine Science, teaching, and community engagement. Bryan Franks is not only a known commodity, he’s highly respected here. He’s an
Aker Arctic CEO Suojanen to Step Down
Aker Arctic’s CEO Reko-Antti Suojanen announced he will leave his position in the company, while he and the Board of Aker Arctic have agreed that he will continue in his position as CEO until of January 31, 2024.Suojanen has benn CEO of Aker Arctic for 10 years, and the Board has commenced the search process to hire his successor. “We have developed and designed worldclass icebreakers and other ice going vessels and reached a position as the leading company in this segment. The company’s financial situation is excellent, the order book is good and most importantly the expertise
Mustang Survival President Jason Leggatt Resigns
his daily management position as President.Leggatt will become a member of the Board following his departure, enabling him to provide the Board counsel and strategic guidance for The Wing Group and the Mustang Survival business in a governance role.The Wing Group/Mustang Survival has commenced the search process for a new business unit President engaging the executive recruiting firm Boyden Canada. On an interim basis, VP Finance, Juanita Killen, has been appointed acting President.Leggatt joined Mustang Survival in 2000 as an Engineering co-op student from the University of British Columbia, and over
Bruun Takes the Helm at KVH Industries
work to build sustainable results and drive profitability.”Cathy-Ann Martine-Dolecki, Chair of the Board, commented, “We would like to congratulate Brent on his appointment as President and Chief Executive Officer. Our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee conducted an extensive search process with the assistance of a nationally recognized executive placement firm and considered several well-qualified candidates. As the process continued, it became clear that Brent is the best choice to lead the Company going forward. He has the right experience, deep knowledge of KVH and our products
Webb Searches for New President as Keith Michel Plans Retirement
members, administrators, and students, initiated a national search to identify qualified candidates. Jon LaBerge, Vice Chairman of Webb’s Board of Trustees, is chairing the search committee. The search committee, working together with the national search firm WittKieffer, will conduct the search process, select and interview candidates, update the Webb community on the process and progress, and recommend a candidate to the Board for final approval.Members of the search committee include: Jon J. LaBerge, Search Committee Chair; Bruce S. Rosenblatt, President of Bruce S. Rosenblatt & Associates
Seadrill CFO to Step Down in June
Norwegian offshore drilling rig firm Seadrill Ltd said on Thursday that Chief Financial Officer Mark Morris will step down following completion of the company's financial restructuring.The company, controlled by Norwegian-born billionaire John Fredriksen, said it has begun a formal search process and that Morris will remain in the role until the end of June to make the transition possible.Separately, Seadrill Partners said Morris would step down as chief executive officer of that firm at the end of June. Seadrill Partners is a limited liability company formed by Seadrill Ltd to own, operate
Lachtman to Succeed Ludwiczak as Head of LSC
M Lemos, Chairman of the LSC Board, says, “On behalf of the Liberian Shipowners’ Council, I would like to express our profound gratitude to Joe for his outstanding leadership and dedication over the past 17 years. He will be greatly missed, but we are confident that our rigorous search process has provided us with an exceptional successor.“Kierstin is a highly motivated and accomplished maritime professional with a well-deserved reputation for informed advocacy on behalf of shipowners. We look forward to working with her to expand and strengthen LSC.”
Patrick Verhoeven to Leave ECSA for IAPH
challenge that IAPH offers. I warmly thank Niels and the members of the Presidency, all members and not least the team at the ECSA secretariat for the great cooperation and support over the past years.” Patrick Verhoeven will continue in his current role until the end of August. The search process for a new Secretary General has started and an Executive Search company is being selected to manage the recruitment process.
Leslie Joins MEOPAR as Executive Director
Region) before moving into his most recent position as Regional Director of Fisheries Management (Maritimes Region). Leslie takes over the MEOPAR Executive Director position from Dr. Ron Pelot, MEOPAR Associate Scientific Director who served as the Acting Executive Director during the groups search process following the loss of former Executive Director, Neil Gall.
MTS Executive Director Steps Down
(MTS), has stepped down to pursue other professional opportunities, MTS’ Board of Directors announced today. Lawson has served as MTS Executive Director since December of 2007. He steps down effective today. In the coming weeks, the MTS Board of Directors will develop a formal search process for a new executive director, as well as a restructuring of job responsibilities to better utilize the talents of the remainder of the MTS staff. Chris Barrett, currently the Director of Meetings and Professional Development, has been named Interim Executive Director and will assume
Topaz announces departure of CFO
Topaz Energy and Marine, a leading offshore support vessel company today announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Pernille Fabricius, is leaving the company. Ms. Fabricius leaves with the Chief Executive and Board of Directors’ best wishes and appreciation of her time with the Group. The search process to appoint the company’s new CFO has commenced.
Dillman Appointed CEO, Diversified Port Holdings
been in executive leadership roles since 2004 with companies Swire Shipping and Ceres Gulf. For the past four years, Jim has served as President of Metro Ports where he provided leadership to approximately 140 employees at 21 ports across the United States and Canada. “After a comprehensive search process, the board is pleased to have found the best individual to assume leadership of the company," said Chris Kinney, Chairman of the Board. The selection of Dillman concludes a search process facilitated by Boyden, a global executive search firm that has a specialized global practice group focusing
