Jason Liu Named CEO of Wood Mackenzie
industries. He most recently served as CEO of Zywave, a provider of software, data, and analytics in the insurance technology space. Prior to serving as CEO of Zywave, Liu held CEO roles at SAVO Group, Allegro Development Corporation, UC4 (Automic Software), and Univa UD. He holds an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and a bachelor’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis.“We are excited to welcome Jason to Wood Mackenzie as CEO,” said Ramzi Musallam, CEO and Managing Partner of Veritas Capital. “Jason’s prior experience and skillset
Crowley Names Shook SVP & GM of Land Transportation Services
and container business. He also led marketing and customer support functions for the enterprise. Prior to Milestone, Shook worked as vice president of surface transportation and served in various other leadership roles at C.H. Robinson. Shook has completed the executive education program at The Wharton School, the business college at the University of Pennsylvania. He has served as a board member for the Intermodal Association of North America and for the University of Denver Transportation Institute
Merchent Named CEO of VT Halter Marine
Vice President, Surface Combatants, Fleet Services and U.S. Coast Guard Programs.Merchent has a Bachelor’s of Science in business management from the University of Southern Mississippi, as well as certificates on executive leadership from the Harvard Business School; executive finance from the Wharton School of Business; executive marketing from the University of Maryland
Crowley Promotes King and Stewart
International University. Stewart has held various leadership positions within the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) and has earned GBTA’s Global Leadership Professional® (GLP) designation. Stewart has also earned the Certificate of Professional Development in Leadership from the Wharton School of Business, at the University of Pennsylvania, and has earned the Certified Diversity Professional (CDP) designation from the National Diversity Council.King and Stewart replace Susan "Suz" Michel, who is transitioning to a consultative position after serving Crowley for 15 years in
Stolt-Nielsen Names Grüner-Hegge CFO
he was responsible for capital investment projects, including the sale and purchase of ships. Before that he was General Manager, Stolt NYK Asia-Pacific Service (SNAPS), a joint venture chemical tanker company based in Singapore. Grüner-Hegge received his MBA in Finance from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and his bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. In addition to serving as CFO of Stolt-Nielsen for the last 26 years, Engelhardtsen has held numerous key positions during his career, including President of Stolt Tank
WireCo Names O’Leary Executive Chairman, CEO
a broad and diverse group of industrial, aerospace, medical, military, alternative energy and aftermarket customers. Prior to joining Kaydon, O’Leary held leadership roles at Beazer Homes, USA, Inc., U.S. Industries and Hanson PLC. He holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Pace University.
Gyori Named President, Pelican Products
the business from $100 million to $600 million. Gyori has also served in executive posts at Nike, Quaker Oats Company and The Procter and Gamble Company and has experience working with private equity firms. Gyori holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Stanford University and an MBA from The Wharton School of Business
Crowley Promotes Evans VP of Strategy
in 2009 to support Crowley’s petroleum services, technical services, and petroleum distribution and marine services business units. He was promoted to his most recent position as vice president of finance and planning in 2010. Evans graduated from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School in 1987 and is a Washington State CPA
Bleavins Named CFO at Port of LA
bond financings that funded capital projects at Los Angeles International Airport and throughout the City. Bleavins holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in public policy and political science from Stanford University. She earned her Master’s degree in business administration from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
Craig Named President and CEO of MOL America
; Craig, currently the executive vice president, sales and operations of MOL (America) Inc., joined MOL (America) Inc. in April 2003. He earned his undergraduate economics degree from the University of Illinois and an MBA in transportation and finance from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. After completing his MBA, he joined Southern Pacific for two years, and then spent 22 years with American President Lines where he held key management positions in Oakland as well as Hong Kong and Singapore.
