Vineyard Offshore Names Director of Labor, Workforce and Local Content
Offshore and Jen has proven she is up to the task.”In this capacity, Cullen will be leading national strategy building out of a labor relations, workforce development, and local content team for the company. As part of a growing External Affairs team, Jen will be involved in all aspects of corporate communications, government relations, and community outreach. She will also coordinate with Procurement and Development teams to ensure that economic opportunities are maximized in project communities and with project suppliers.“I am excited to take on this expanded national role,” said Cullen
Huntington Ingalls Industries Names Hernandez Public Affairs Director
U.S. Navy. Prior to joining HII, Brenton acted as the special assistant for public affairs for former Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus.“Beci joined HII shortly after it became an independent, publicly traded company, and from day one, she played an integral role in helping build HII’s corporate communications team and telling the HII story to our many stakeholders,” said Jerri Dickseski, HII’s executive vice president of communications. “Her leadership, insight and public affairs knowledge have been an incredible part of our success, and I’m very thankful to her and wish
Crowley Appoints Claybrooks as Chief Marketing Officer
(B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) perspective, we are fortunate to be able to leverage his transportation and logistics experience across rail, trucking and now maritime.”Claybrooks comes to Crowley from Schneider, where he served as the vice president of marketing and corporate communications. Before Schneider, he held various leadership roles in marketing and communications at leading companies such as CSX, Dow Chemical, Home Depot, Procter and Gamble and IBM. Claybrooks earned a Master’s in Business Administration from Vanderbilt University, a Juris Doctorate from Emory
Malen-Habib Named President of the American Salvage Association
development at TITAN Salvage inclusive of the Costa Concordia wreck removal operations. Coming from a family maritime background with a focus in emergency response, Malen-Habib has extensive experience in emergency response contingency planning and compliance, salvage and wreck removal and corporate communications. She is founder of the first U.S. chapter of YoungShip- YoungShip Texas- and is an active member of WISTA FL. She is an adjunct member of the Maritime Law Association (MLA) and sits as vice president of the group' salvage committee.
Hinkebein Named Ingalls Media Manager
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) announced that Teckie Hinkebein has joined its corporate communications team as a manager of media relations. She will report to Beci Brenton, corporate director of public affairs.“Teckie brings more than a decade of communications expertise to our corporate communications team,” said Jerri Dickseski, HII’s executive vice president of communications. “Her knowledge of media relations and marketing, existing relationships with local media and her deep roots in the Gulf Coast community give her a unique skill-set that we are excited to have at
NIMASA Executive Director, 23 Others Bags NSE Fellowship
domain through professionalism and expertise. At the event to witness the investiture were; Honourable Minister for Water Resources Hon. Suleiman Adamu Kazaure, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, Senator Iyiola Omisore, Hon. Asoquo Daniel Effiong, and Engr. Joe Makoju of Dangote Group, the Head Corporate Communications of NIMASA Mr. Isichei Osamgbi and Assistant Director, Maritime Safety of NIMASA Engr. Olu Aladenusi who is also a Fellow of the NSE amongst others.
Seaspan Names Hale Chief Administrative Officer
Leadership Team. Seaspan’s Shared Services consist of all central corporate support services, including Business Services & Technology, Human Resources, Finance & Accounting, Procurement, Risk Management & Facilities, Health, Safety, Environment and Quality, as well as Corporate Communications. Brent came to Seaspan from the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC), where he served as Director, Strategic HR and Governance. In that role, he drove executive and senior level cultural transformation toward corporate stewardship, higher performance, and business minded
McIngvale to Lead Ingalls Communications, Public Affairs
; The new department will be responsible for Ingalls’ brand and image, both inside the shipyard and in the community. It will manage all internal communications programs, special events and audiovisual services and will coordinate external communications and media initiatives with HII corporate communications. The organization will lead and support Ingalls’ relationships with state, local and regional governments and community-based organizations. It will also continue its support of HII corporate government affairs. McIngvale has been an Ingalls employee since 1977 and has held
Newport News Names Dunn VP of Communications
services across the enterprise. A third-generation shipbuilder with a bachelor’s degree in communications from Christopher Newport University, Dunn joined Newport News in 1997 as an operations coordinator in the submarine program. In 2000 she joined what was then the Newport News’ corporate communications team and has held positions of increasing responsibility, including director of communications for Savannah River Nuclear Solutions. Dunn was named director of communications for Newport News Shipbuilding in 2008. She also supported the spin-off and formulation of Huntington Ingalls Industries
Torqeedo Appoints Communications Director
Manufacturer of electric boat motors has created a new key management position. As communications director, Stefan Gerhard is responsible for Torqeedo's brand and corporate communications across all media and channels. Gerhard is an experienced communications professional with significant experience in the marine industry. Serving as editor-in-chief of Bootshandel Magazin for over 17 years, Gerhard built one of the most successful boating magazines in Germany. In 2014, he founded and currently chairs the international Best of Boats Award. Prior to his time at Bootshandel Magazin, he was in
Matson Appoints Communications Director
Matson, Inc., a U.S. carrier in the Pacific, has appointed Keoni Wagner as director of corporate communications, succeeding Jeff Hull, who is retiring from Matson after a 33-year career with the company. Wagner will report to Matt Cox, president and chief executive officer, and is based at Matson's corporate office in Oakland, Calif. Wagner most recently served as public information officer and spokesman for Oakland International Airport. Prior to that, he served as vice president of public affairs at Hawaiian Airlines, based in Honolulu. During his more than 20 years at Hawaiian
Schiendorfer is ABB's Head of BMR
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has appointed Michael Schiendorfer as head of its Business Media Relations team focusing on financial and business topics, effective Aug. 1, 2015. He will report directly to Christoph Sieder, Head of ABB Group Corporate Communications. Schiendorfer joins from Novartis, succeeding Thomas Schmidt who will focus on public affairs ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has appointed Michael Schiendorfer as head of its Business Media Relations team focusing on financial and business topics, effective Aug
Port of Long Beach Hires Communications Director
million budget overseeing media relations, government relations, marketing, communications and community relations. She was also responsible for customer programs and services. She previously served as Director of the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum at Harvard University, Vice President of Corporate Communications at Univision, Director of Communications and Press Secretary to First Lady Laura Bush from 2001 to 2003 and Deputy Mayor under former Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan. In 2000, Mayor Riordan appointed Rodriguez to serve as president and CEO of LA 2000, the host committee for the Democratic
Kenyan Port Workers Strike Over Higher Health Costs
such as fuel for Uganda, Burundi, Rwanda, South Sudan, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and Somalia. "The operations section is among those affected but senior officials at the port are currently meeting, and will communicate later," Sylvan Mghanga, an official from the corporate communications department at the port, told Reuters. Abubakar Mohamed Abdullahi, deputy secretary general of the port workers union, said workers were concerned the government had increased the monthly National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) deductions from 320 shillings ($3.22) to 1,700 shillings
Lie Appointed SVP Communications, Cargotec
from Kemira, where she has been responsible for communications, marketing communications and corporate responsibility. Prior to this she has held various communications roles at KONE Corporation and Nokia. "In order to support Cargotec on its journey towards high performance, the role of Corporate Communications will be extended to cover investor relations and corporate responsibility. Leena has wide experience from global stock-listed companies regarding all these areas. I am convinced she has the capability and drive to help us create the next chapter in our story as we continue to shape
