People & Training

All change at the top as Ceva Logistics enters phase two of restructure

Ceva Logistics is in its “second phase of development”, a year after its takeover by CMA CGM, which will include a change of chief executive.
The aim is “a return to profitability” for the forwarder, with a new business plan that includes developing new products, building on the network in Africa and South-east Asia, digitalisation and further investment in IT, particularly in freight management.
But there is also a slew of management …

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Time running out to apply for UK Brexit training grants

UK freight forwarders have until the end of this week to apply for government funds to train staff and make IT improvements as they prepare for increased levels of post-Brexit customs activities.
In October, the government announced it was making £16m available “for customs intermediaries, traders and hauliers that make customs declarations to help them prepare ahead of Brexit”.
Robert Keen (pictured above), director general of BIFA, the trade association for UK …

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CMA CGM appoints Guilhem Isaac Georges its sustainability director

The CMA CGM Group has appointed Guilhem Isaac Georges as sustainability director.
He will head the new Sustainable Development & Environment department, and report to the executive office.
Mr Georges graduated in 2005 from the Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Toulouse and in 2018 from Columbia University’s Executive Education Program in Conservation and Environmental Sustainability.
He began his career in 2006 as deputy chief of staff of the president of the Midi Pyrénées Region, …

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Vincent Clerc becomes CEO of Maersk’s Ocean and Logistics division

Following the high-profile departure of Maersk chief operating officer Soren Toft to MSC, the Maersk has promoted Vincent Clerc (pictured above) as its new chief executive of Ocean and Logistics.
And Damco veteran Henriette Hallberg Thygesen has joined Maersk’s executive board as chief executive of Towage, Manufacturing & Others.
“A year ago, we integrated our customer facing roles across the company. We are now ready to accelerate the execution of our strategy …

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Albertine Hanin is new executive VP of legal and insurance at Geodis

Geodis has promoted Albertine Hanin (pictured above) as its new executive vice president of legal and insurance.
Reporting directly to Geodis chief executive Marie-Christine Lombard, she has become a member of the group’s management board.
“Albertine Hanin combines all the necessary qualities and skills to succeed in her new function. Her wide business experience and knowledge of Geodis are assets for supporting the group’s activities,” Ms Lombard said.
Ms Hanin joined Geodis in …

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Maersk CFO Carolina Dybeck Happe in shock departure for General Electric

The turmoil engulfing the executive board of AP Møller-Maersk continued today as the company announced it is to lose chief financial officer Carolina Dybeck Happe (pictured).
Ms Dybeck Happe, who only started in the role in January, “has accepted another opportunity outside of the company”, said a company statement.
But today, US industrial giant General Electric (GE) revealed she would replace its current CFO, Jamie Miller, “effective in early 2020”.
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Fiata’s new director general will be Dr Stéphane Graber

Fiata has appointed industry association leader Dr Stéphane Graber as its new director general. 
Dr Graber has been secretary general of the Swiss Trading and Shipping Association for the past seven years, and was also president of the Swiss Chinese Chamber of Commerce for more than two years. 
“After an extensive recruitment process, it is my pleasure to announce the appointment of Dr Stéphane Graber as the new director general of Fiata who will take up his role in Geneva on …

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Robert Gutsche to take over as CFO at Röhlig Logistics

Robert Gutsche (pictured above) has been appointed as the new chief financial officer of Bremen-based 3PL Röhlig Logistics.
He will assume his new role on 1 March 2020 and succeeds Hans-Ludger Körner, “who will take on new professional challenges”.
Philip Herwig, managing partner of Röhlig Logistics, said: “We are pleased to gain such a highly experienced manager with an international orientation for our board.
“At the same time, we would like to thank …

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Soren Toft confirmed as MSC’s new chief executive

The world’s second largest shipping line MSC has confirmed that former Maersk chief operating officer Soren Toft is to be its new chief executive.
The announcement yesterday confirmed widespread rumours that Mr Toft was leaving Maersk to join one of its largest rivals – although also of course its 2M partner.
It also indicates that a step-change is underway at the family-controlled firm, with current chief executive Diego Aponte becoming president while …

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FTA brings in Zoe McLernon to represent multimodal members

The UK Freight Transport Association (FTA) has appointed Zoe McLernon (pictured above) to the newly created role of multimodal policy manager.
She will join FTA’s 17-strong policy team to speak on behalf of its multimodal members to stakeholders and government.
Alex Veitch, FTA head of multimodal policy, said: “With her extensive experience in UK transport policy, Zoe is perfectly placed to grow FTA’s influence within the multimodal space. Her appointment will cement …

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