Coles joins Wallem as CEO
of Transas by Wärtsilä, Transas' ubiquitous CEO Frank Coles will depart the newly merged company, finding a spot on top as the CEO of Wallem Group. Coles offers a diverse background and long career in maritime, spanning law, shipping services and maritime communications.Coles replaces Simon Doughty, who announced his decision to step down earlier this year.“The opportunity to lead and help grow a prestigious and diversified company like Wallem was something I could not pass up," said Coles in a statement. "With the increased industry focus on efficiency, safety and the environmen
Wallem Ship Management Names New Director
. David has worked in all senior levels of ship management and has a high degree of experience in technical management, manning, procurement and quality and safety. He began his career in shipping as a deck officer, leaving his sea career at the rank of captain. Wallem Group CEO Simon Doughty said David will lead the ship management team in working with the broader services of the Wallem Group, offering clients a unique service unavailable elsewhere in the maritime market. “Shipping is a constantly changing world, and a very competitive one, so to continue to deliver
Liu Joins Wallem Ship Management China
before coming ashore to work in the ship management industry. His management career has developed through senior roles in Hong Kong, U.K. and China, and most recently included the senior management position in China for a leading global tanker owner. Speaking of the appointment, Wallem Group CEO Simon Doughty said, “We have the opportunity to provide a wider range of maritime solutions to clients, and build a stronger local client base in China. As a shipbuilding and ship owning country, China offers opportunities for ship management, newbuilding supervision, ship agency, procurement services
Wallem Fleet Personnel Director Appointed
Fared Khan, Fleet Personnel DirectorFared Khan has been appointed as Wallem Ship Management’s new Fleet Personnel Director, spearheading the company’s recruitment and retention of professional seafarers. Fared is based in Wallem’s Hong Kong head office. Simon Doughty, Wallem Group CEO, said the Group wanted to attract and retain qualified and experienced sea staff. “Seafarers play a central role in our business success, and the person who leads the Fleet Personnel team is significant in defining the type of seafarers we attract,” said Mr Doughty. “We are
Chin to Lead Wallem Ship Agency
a new leader in Dickson Chin, who has been promoted to the position of Managing Director. Dickson Chin has been with Wallem Ship Agencies since 2008, initially in the role of General Manger for the Hong Kong ship agency business, and in 2012 was promoted to Managing Director for Indo-China. Simon Doughty, Group CEO, said “Dickson will continue to ensure a high quality service delivery from our agency teams that our clients expect, and he will also mentor and coach individuals so that they can further their careers in the group.” Chin will be leading a network of 26 offices across
