Scandlines Announces Executive Management Changes
customer experience,” said Vagn Sørensen, Chairman of Scandlines’ Supervisory Board.In mid-May 2024, Jensen will join Scandlines as the new CFO. He has more than 25 years of experience in financial management and comes with broad knowledge from a number of Danish and international retail companies. At Scandlines, he will take over responsibility for the group's overall functions within Finance, Treasury, IT and Procurement.Michael Guldmann Petersen—who has been serving as interim CEO since Scandlines' previous CEO, Carsten Nørland, departed the company in February&mda
New Leadership at Mustang Survival and Wing Group
the water sports industry.Andrew Branagh, CEO of the Wing Group, said, “Kenny’s history of exceptional leadership across a diverse spectrum of outdoor businesses uniquely qualifies him as the ideal candidate for this pivotal role at Mustang Survival. Kenny has consistently worked across the retail sector and knows how to navigate the complexities of commercial and military operations.’Ballard will lead from the Mustang Waterlife Headquarters Vancouver, BC, which includes the local manufacturing facility. He’ll be overseeing the newly moved and expanded Jacksonville Florida plant
Port of Oakland Appoints Two as Acting Directors
in 2002. He has served as the Port's Commercial Real Estate Manager for the last 15 years.In his new role, Tiutin will be responsible for oversight of approximately 840 acres of Port-owned property, including managing a diverse portfolio of roughly one-hundred tenant agreements, ranging from hotels, retail outlets, restaurants, offices, parking facilities, industrial uses, and parks."The land within the Port’s jurisdiction comprises a significant portion of the Oakland shoreline,” said Mr. Tiutin. “I look forward to the opportunity to manage and maximize utility for the Port&rsquo
Tentative US West Coast Port Contract Deal Reached
based at some of the nation's busiest seaports, including Los Angeles/Long Beach - the busiest ocean trade gateway in the United States. They have been working without a contract since July 1 and have been seeking a share of pandemic cargo surge profits and retroactive pay.The tentative deal comes as retailers like Walmart and Target are starting to land merchandise for the critical back-to-school, Halloween and Christmas retail shopping seasons. Manufacturers, automakers and food producers who import or export goods also rely on the Pacific Coast ports.West Coast port market share dipped after some
Retailers, Manufacturers Urge White House to Mediate in West Coast Ports Labor Dispute
Groups representing major retailers and manufacturers urged the White House on Monday to intervene in contentious West Coast port labor negotiations, citing worries about shipping disruptions during critical holiday shopping seasons.The call came after the largest terminal at Southern California's Port of Long Beach closed on Monday as dock workers rally for better pay. Monday's closure followed similar disruptions on Friday in Oakland, California.More than 22,000 dockworkers at ports stretching from California to Washington state have been working without a contract since July.Contract talks
Marco Santoro Takes Over as CEO at RMK Merrill-Stevens
at Italy's Rodriquez Yachts. In 2003, he joined Italian yacht builder the Ferretti Group as an intern in the after sales and service department, and over the course of 20 years worked his way up through a number of leadership roles, culminating as the company's vice president of refit and retail works. “My journey in this company was amazing. I had the opportunity to cover growing roles and responsibility, working with clients and colleagues from all around the world, and in every single corner of the world.”In January, Santoro took over as CEO at RMK Merrill-Stevens, a full-service
Rolls-Royce Names Erginbilgic CEO
Global Infrastructure Partners."I am honored to be joining Rolls-Royce at a time of significant commercial opportunity and strategic evolution as its customers embrace the energy transition," he said.Erginbilgic oversaw the expansion of BP's downstream business, which includes refining, retail and petrochemicals, into electric vehicle charging, and added thousands of petrol stations in developing economies, such as India and Mexico.He also led the modernization of its refining business, including such measures as the sale of a number of plants.He left BP shortly after Bernard Looney was
Högberg Named President of Volvo Penta North America
group, Högberg will take up the position on May 15. Kelleher will continue his position as head of customer support and training in North America.Högberg joined the Volvo Group in 1994 and has held a broad range of leading positions within the group, including areas such as digital services, retail development, and aftermarket sales. He currently holds the position of senior vice president services, solutions, digital and IT for Mack and Volvo Trucks North America.Heléne Mellquist, president of Volvo Penta, said, “Fredrik has an extensive experience as a leader in the Volvo Group
Giesick Named COO, Colonial Group
Colonial Group Inc. announced that Brett Giesick has been named chief operating officer for the Savannah-based group of companies. Giesick has served as president of Colonial Group’s retail division, Enmarket, since 2017. He is the first person to serve in the role of COO for Colonial.Giesick’s new responsibilities will include direct oversight of all subsidiary companies of the family-owned business founded in 1921, along with human resources responsibility for the group. The diversified energy and port-related company has grown to become one of America’s largest privately held
Sea Machines Hires Moran David as CCO
promoted to his most recent position of general manager, with ownership for all of the company’s activities in North America, in 2017. Prior to Mobileye, from 2011 to 2014, David worked as a business development consultant and eCommerce strategist. He helped to found both Sabon NYC and D&E Retail, serving as CEO from 2005-2011 and 2000-2006, respectively. Before immigrating to the United States, David held leadership roles for several businesses in Israel and abroad. He also served in Israel’s Elite Air Force Commando Unit as a command sergeant major
Crowley Logistics Promotes Goldenberg
manager, logistics, and will continue to be based in the company’s Miami office. Goldenberg will use his experience, technology and industry-knowledge to develop a comprehensive commercial strategy focused on increasing efficiencies and value adds in the global supply chain for Crowley’s retail, apparel, perishable, pharmaceutical, breakbulk and general cargo customers.Goldenberg joined Crowley as vice president, global development, in 2019 following a 30-year career with Econocaribe. He began in the traffic department before advancing to operations and sales, including national accounts
Dredging: Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce
workers, truck stop and rest area workers, and workers that maintain and inspect infrastructure (including those that require cross-border travel)Employees of firms providing services that enable logistics operations, including cooling, storing, packaging, and distributing products for wholesale or retail sale or use.Mass transit workersWorkers responsible for operating dispatching passenger, commuter and freight trains and maintaining rail infrastructure and equipmentMaritime transportation workers – port workers, mariners, equipment operatorsTruck drivers who haul hazardous and waste materials
Hennigan Tapped as New Marathon CEO
;Michael Hennigan, the head of its midstream business, as its new chief executive officer effective immediately.Hennigan replaces Gary Heminger, whose departure was announced last year when the largest U.S. independent refiner launched a sweeping restructuring that included the spinoff of its Speedway retail operation.Reuters reported last week that Marathon was considering a sale of assets worth as much as $15 billion at its midstream business MPLX LP, looking for a cash boost at a time when a looming economic slowdown triggered by the coronavirus outbreak and lower oil prices weighed on its prospects
Bibby Marine Appoints Samuels as CEO
, including the award-winning Bibby WaveMaster 1 : and Bibby HydroMap which provides leading subsea mapping and data analysis services.Bibby Marine Ltd is a subsidiary of Bibby Line Group – a diverse, $1 billion global business, operating in 16 countries, employing 4,000 people in sectors including retail, financial services, distribution, marine and construction equipment hire
Sea Machines Expands European Sales Force
with responsibility over Europe, Middle East and African regions.Strengths developed during Relou’s nearly three-decades-long career include persistence and perseverance, as well as the ability to build lasting relationships with clients. His diverse career has spanned the ship-building sector to retail and distribution. He began in 1991 as shipbuilder at Shipyard Grave BV, of The Netherlands. From there, he held roles of increasing responsibility at George Kniest Boat Equipment; Simrad (of Kongsberg); Navionics (in Italy); New Madera RIBs B.V.; and Survitec Group, where he held his most recent
Port Houston Taps Moseley as CCO
Container Lines and CMA CGM. He holds a bachelor’s degree in international business administration from California State University at Los Angeles and an MBA from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Isenberg School of Management. Moseley actively serves in leadership positions of the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), American Institute for International Steel (AIIS) and the Greater Houston Partnership (GHP). He is a member of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR), NAIOP – Commercial Real Estate Development Association and the Industrial Asset Management
Changes at Teekay's top deck
is a certified public accountant who retired from PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) in 2011 after 37 years of service. At the time of his retirement, Mr. Paterson served as the global leader of PwC’s Consumer, Industrial Products and Services Practices comprising the automotive, consumer and retail, energy utilities and mining, industrial products, pharmaceutical and health industry sectors. Mr. Lawes joined the Board of Directors of Teekay Tankers in 2008. He also served as Audit Committee Chairman on the Board of Tanker Investments Ltd. from 2014 until its merger with Teekay Tankers
