St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation Names New CEO
The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation’s (SLSMC) Board of Directors on Monday announced the appointment of Demetrios "Jim" Athanasiou as the Corporation’s next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective July 12, 2024.Athanasiou replaces Terence F. Bowles, who is retiring as the longest serving Seaway President, having taken over this role in November 2010. Prior to joining the SLSMC, he was President and CEO of the Iron Ore Company of Canada and worked for many years with QIT Fer et Titane du Quebec.Athanasiou joined the SLSMC in 2008 as Corporate Mechanical Engineeri
St. Lawrence Seaway Announces Board Changes
The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) announced two new members have been appointed to its board of directors. The SLSMC is a private, not-for-profit corporation that operates and maintains the Canadian locks and channels of the St. Lawrence Seaway.At the SLSMC’s 2023 annual general meeting (AGM), Tony Valeri, managing director of Ridge Strategy Group Inc., was elected to the SLSMC board of directors by the “Steel and Iron Ore” group, replacing Bronko Jazvac. In 2011, Valeri joined the steel-making organization ArcelorMittalDofasco, where until recently he was
Strike Averted at St. Lawrence Seaway
St. Lawrence Seaway and UNIFOR agree to binding arbitration, avoid strike The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) announced that it has reached agreement with UNIFOR, which represents the corporation’s 460 unionized employees, on Sunday evening to refer certain important issues to binding arbitration, also suspending the right to strike or lockout, ensuring that shippers will encounter uninterrupted navigation until March 31, 2018. Terence Bowles, President and CEO of the SLSMC, said “I am very pleased that we have reached this agreement, which enables navigation on
St. Lawrence Seaway Receives Strike Notice
The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) was served a 72-hour notice to strike by UNIFOR, a group representing the Seaway’s 460 unionized employees. The notice, which was issued Tuesday, October 28, indicates that the union intends to begin strike action as of 12:15 p.m. on Friday, October 31, 2014. As a result of UNIFOR’s strike notification, SLSMC has started implementing its detailed plans for an orderly and safe shutdown of the system within the 72-hour notice period. Should the unionized workers proceed with strike action, as scheduled, the St. Lawrence Seaway will be
Dool to Serve as Chair of SLSMC Board
The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) announced that Tim Dool has been named as Chair of the Board of Directors, effective September 1. Dool was appointed to the Board in November of 2012, and represents domestic carriers. As the former President and CEO of Algoma Central Corporation, he brings an extensive range of marine industry experience to the boardroom table. Dool succeeds Jonathan Bamberger, who has completed a two year term as Chair of the Board. Bamberger, President of Redpath Sugar, will continue to serve as a member of the Board. Terence Bowles, President and CEO of the
