Port NOLA Names Beth Ann Branch President & CEO
Beth at the helm, we’re poised to strengthen our State’s role as the premier trade and commerce gateway to the Nation.”Branch most recently served as Chief Commercial Officer at the Alabama Port Authority in Mobile, a position she held since 2021. Before that, she played a key role in business development and international marketing at the Port of Oakland, where her initiatives led to record container volumes and enhanced operational efficiency."Beth Ann Branch is exactly the kind of leader we need to guide our next phase of growth," said Mike Thomas, Chairman of Port NOLA and
Fugro Names Annabelle Vos Director for Middle East & India
the Supervisory Board of SIF Group N.V.Mark Heine, CEO of Fugro, said, “Annabelle has been instrumental in driving Fugro’s growth and success, all while being a strong promoter of company values and showcasing great personal leadership. Her extensive international background and keen eye for business success and excellence make her the ideal leader to grow our Middle East & India operations.”Vos said, “I am very much looking forward to taking on the responsibility for the Middle East & India region for Fugro and to contributing to Fugro’s further growth. The region
LOGISTEC Appoints Liborio Fernandes Chief as Commercial Officer
Montréal-based marine and environmental services provider LOGISTEC announced it has appointed Cleidy Liborio Fernandes as chief commercial officer.Liborio Fernandes brings her leadership skills in international business and strategic development to drive growth for the company’s marine services sector throughout North America, Latin America and internationally.“As a transformational leader with in-depth supply chain knowledge and solid experience in large commercial organizations in the marine and logistics industry, Cleidy has an impressive track record for leveraging the power of
Union Bulk Names Michael Bonderup CEO
will take over as chief executive officer, effective November 4.As part of this transition, Jens Boesen will step down from his role as CEO that he has held since the company was founded, to take on the position of chief financial officer.Additionally, Troels Hjaltelin will join the company as head of business development, chartering on November 4, and Robert Heal will join as head of Union Bulk's Singapore office starting in early October. Anders Hansen remain as head of chartering in Copenhagen, and Thomas Nielsen will continue as head of operations
Robinson Heads Up Bunker Desk at Tankers International
VLCC pool Tankers International announced it has appointed Stephen Robinson to head up its bunker desk.Robinson will be UK-based and brings many years of experience to the business, having previously worked as managing director for both Bomin and Cockett Marine Oil.Matthew Smith, Chief Operating Officer, Tankers International, said, “Stephen Robinson brings with him a wealth of knowledge and strong relationships which he has developed over many years on both the trading and supply sides of the bunkering world. With decarbonization so high on the shipping agenda plus the emerging alternative
Pettengill Tapped to Lead Maine Port Authority
Executive Director Maine Port Authority (MPA), taking over for Matthew Burns, who has decided to leave his position at the helm of the MPA to return to the Maine Department of Transportation in a new role.Beginning on September 23, Burns became the Deputy Director of MaineDOT's Office of Freight and Business Logistics. Under the leadership and guidance of Nathan Moulton, Director of Office of Freight and Business Logistics, Burns will expand his scope of work to include all freight modes, including freight rail, trucking, and ports. Burns will continue to be the point person for the state's effort
Bill Sanson Joins LeeWay Marine as President
of growth, and developed new global partnerships focused on technology development and integration, further enhancing its capabilities. “Bill‘s experience and enthusiasm will complement our growth trajectory and focus on operational excellence.” said Greg Veinott, Vice President, Business Operations & Programs
Hildyard to Lead Operations for Raymarine and FLIR Maritime
functionsHildyard brings to the position 19 years of experience in the marine industry, all within Raymarine and FLIR. Her previous roles within the company include Supply Chain Manager, Commercial Director, Vice President of Customer Service, and most recently, Vice President of Product Management and Business Development.“Michelle's promotion is a testament to her outstanding leadership and deep understanding of our business,” said Gregoire Outters, General Manager of Raymarine and FLIR Maritime. “Her broad operational expertise and proven track record make her the ideal candidate
Trafigura Names Richard Holtum CEO
of Directors unanimously selected Richard Holtum to lead the Trafigura Group," independent non-executive director Sipko Schat said.The announcement is the second organisational reshuffle in Trafigura in quick succession. A little over a week ago the firm said it would create a fourth pillar for its business, operational assets, to be headed by Jiri Zrust.Holtum's former role as global head of gas, power and renewables will pass to current head of power trading, Igor Marin.Profit in focusHoltum will take over Trafigura at a time profits for trading houses are set to weaken following two years of
Lisa Young Joins SEACOR Marine Board
private in March 2024. Young also serves as the advancement chair of the board of trustees for the Columbus Museum of Art, a member and finance chair of the board of directors of the Dallas Black Dance Theatre and for FringeArts in Philadelphia, and a member of the Texas Tech University Rawls College of Business advisory council. Young is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a BBA in Finance and Accounting from Texas Tech University.Andrew Morse, SEACOR Marine’s Chairman of the Board, said , “On behalf of the Board, I extend a warm welcome to Ms. Young. Ms Young brings a wealth of knowledge
Cadmatic Names Detlef Schneider CEO
and information management software solutions, announced it has appointed Dr. Detlef Schneider as its new CEO effective from October 7. 2024. Schneider will succeed Jukka Rantala, who has led Cadmatic for 23 years.Schneider brings years of experience in various roles within the engineering software business, having held leadership positions in both privately owned companies and listed corporations within industries closely related to Cadmatic’s operations. Schneider, from Germany, most recently served as CEO of Allplan, a company within the Nemetschek Group, a global software leader serving the
Furetank Names Björn Stignor CEO
competence and international experience into the company.”This is a way of moving Furetank forward as our growth reaches new levels. As the timing turned out well with welcoming Björn Stignor into our ranks, this is a good moment in time for me to step back. He shares our values concerning business as well as people, while bringing a perfect mix of external shipping experiences,” Höglund said.Stignor moves back to Sweden after a 13 year appointment for Stena in Singapore. He headed their joint venture with Golden Agri International, Golden Stena Baycrest Tankers: ship owners, commercial
Canadian Shipbuilder Davie Names Maxie Lafleur President
Canadian shipbuilder Davie announced it has appointed Maxie Lafleur as president, bringing in a business executive from outside the shipbuilding sector to help drive growth.A Montréal native, Lafleur brings a wealth of experience in digital transformation, growth strategies, change management, mergers and acquisitions, and business development, both in Canada and abroad. Her career began at KPMG as an auditor, after which she joined CAE’s M&A team. She subsequently held various senior management positions, including CFO and CEO at Bus.com, where she led growth and transformation
Titan Taps Francesco Valente to Succeed Jim Marcotuli as CEO
CEO Jim “Marco” Marcotuli, who is retiring after five years leading the company.Valente will lead Titan from its Portland, Ore. headquarters starting on September 23, with Marcotuli taking on a role as a board member and advisor.Valente possesses more than 20 years of experience running business operations globally, having previously served as CEO of Fincantieri Marine Group, the parent company’s U.S. shipbuilding and ship repair operation. He joins Titan from Beretta, where he has led U.S. operations since 2019.Marcotuli has led Titan since it was formed in 2019, furthering the integratio
Rand Logistics CEO Dave Foster to Retire, Greg Binion Named Interim CEO
on the Board. I am looking forward to partnering with the management team, Duration Capital, and the Board to capitalize on a range of opportunities ahead.""It is exciting to join a Board with this level of transportation and infrastructure expertise, and to support an essential, high-quality business such as Rand that delivers for customers throughout the Great Lakes region," Barger said. "Rand's growth trajectory has been remarkable, and that's a testament to its talented and dedicated team. I look forward to working alongside Wick, Sarah, and Greg as we continue to build
C-Job Naval Architects Hires Heidi Landen-Greene to Lead US Operations
recent in a long and impressive 28-year career at ABS overseeing strategic projects, as an engineering director and in various manager positions. Landen-Greene earned her Bachelor of Science in naval architecture and marine engineering from Webb Institute and has an MBA from the Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University.“Heidi is an accomplished leader in our industry, and we are extremely pleased to have her join our team here at C-Job,” said Job Volwater, CEO and co-founder of C-Job, based in the Netherlands. “We empower our clients to build more efficient, compliant, and
NOLA Terminal Hires Turkmen as Business Development Manager
NOLA Terminal announced it has hired Taylor S. Turkmen as its new business development manager.NOLA Terminal is building a facility at milepost 59 on the Mississippi River to offer a range of logistical connectivity, handling and storage options.Turkmen, a New Orleans native, attended Ursuline Academy and began her collegiate journey at Louisiana State University. In December 2015, she earned her bachelor’s degree from The University of New Orleans. Since 2017, Turkmen has gained extensive experience in the wine and spirits industry, working as a sales consultant for two of the largest distributor
