Michel M. Liès to succeed Denis Duverne as Chair of the Insurance Development Forum’s Steering Committee

Michel M. Liès

London, 19th April, 2022: The Insurance Development Forum (IDF) is delighted to announce the appointment of Michel M. Liès as its next Steering Committee Chair with effect from 19th April 2022. The IDF is a public / private partnership led by the insurance industry and whose members include the United Nations, World Bank and other international organisations.

Michel M. Liès, who is Chairman of Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) and Deputy Chair of the IDF Steering Committee, will...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/04/19/michel-m-lies-to-succeed-denis-duverne-as-chair-of-the-insurance-development-forums-steering-committee/

American Club Circular no.12/22 – Management News

MANAGEMENT NEWS

After forty-five years of sterling service to the maritime industry, thirty of them spent at SCB in a variety of roles, Donald R. (Don) Moore will be retiring from his position as the Managers’ Global Claims Director at the end of June. 

A licensed merchant marine officer who spent twenty years as an officer in the United States Naval Reserve, Don began his career in the maritime services sector as an average adjuster. The knowledge and experience gained from that exacting...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/04/18/american-club-circular-no-12-22-management-news/

sennder appoints Ekaterini Kranioti as Vice President – Shipper Sales to support customers on their path to digitization

Paris, 12 April 2022 – sennder, Europe’s leading digital freight forwarder, announces the appointment of Ekaterini Kranioti as Vice President – Shipper Sales. Ekaterini, sennder’s latest senior hire based in France, will aid the company’s efforts to support shippers on their path to digitization.

As a digital freight forwarder, sennder helps connect shippers with a connected fleet of thousands of trucks. Ekaterini will oversee sennder’s entire shipper operations, driving industry digitalization...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/04/13/sennder-appoints-ekaterini-kranioti-as-vice-president-shipper-sales-to-support-customers-on-their-path-to-digitization/

The 50 Inspiring Champions of the Blue MBA Class of 2023 – Meet Alain Pinto

Alain Pinto

“Every one of the alumni is doing their bit for the industry,” says Alain Pinto, a shipping company finance director, of the Blue MBA

“The Blue MBA is not just a tag. It’s something that inspires us,” says Alain Pinto, finance director at Campbell Global Ltd, Nassau, which runs a commercially managed fleet of dry bulk ships. “I am confident that the knowledge that I acquire at the school will help propel my journey in the industry, opening me up to new ideas, which I can work on...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/04/09/the-50-inspiring-champions-of-the-blue-mba-class-of-2023-meet-alain-pinto/

COMAU announces a new CEO to strengthen the compan’s future

Pietro Gorlier
  • Pietro Gorlier joins Comau as CEO as of April 1st, 2022
  • Alessandro Nasi continues his role as Chairman

Grugliasco (Turin), April 2, 2022 – Comau announces the appointment of Pietro Gorlier as Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, 2022. Joining Comau with a wealth of experience in the automotive industry and a strong background in the service sector, Mr. Gorlier will strengthen the advancement and execution of the company’s strategic business objectives. In this capacity, he...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/04/02/comau-announces-a-new-ceo-to-strengthen-the-compans-future/

Ioannis Stefanou appointed as Managing Director of Wallem Ship Management

Wallem Group has appointed Ioannis Stefanou as Managing Director of Wallem Ship Management, with responsibility for the oversight and strategic planning of the company’s ship management activities worldwide.

Ioannis joined Wallem Ship Management in April 2014 to lead its Technical Management, with a focus on delivering safe, reliable and cost-effective ship operations and technical services. He has also been integral to the development and execution of corporate strategy, with a particular focus...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/25/ioannis-stefanou-appointed-as-managing-director-of-wallem-ship-management/

Joe Hughes to stand down as CEO American Club – Dorothea Ioannou takes helm as first ever female CEO of Group P&I Club Manager

Joe Hughes and Dorothea Ioannou

JOE HUGHES TO STAND DOWN AS CEO OF MANAGERS OF AMERICAN P&I CLUB FROM AUGUST 1, 2022

DOROTHEA IOANNOU TAKES HELM AS NEW CEO FROM THAT DATE

VINCE SOLARINO ALSO TO RELINQUISH COO ROLE FROM AUGUST 1, 2022

DAN TADROS TAKES OVER AS NEW COO AT THAT TIME

MS. IOANNOU MAKES HISTORY AS FIRST-EVER FEMALE CEO OF GROUP P&I CLUB MANAGER

NEW YORK, MARCH 21, 2022:  After 27 years’ service as Chief Executive Officer of Shipowners Claims Bureau, Inc. (SCB), the Managers of the American...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/21/joe-hughes-to-stand-down-as-ceo-american-club-dorothea-ioannou-takes-helm-as-first-ever-female-ceo-of-group-pi-club-manager/

CakeBoxx Appoints New COO

CakeBoxx Appoints New COO

CakeBoxx Welcomes New COO
CakeBoxx Technologies Appoints New COO

James Campbell to Build on Continued Growth

As the global leader in specialized transportation and cargo supply chain solutions, CakeBoxx Technologies has appointed supply chain systems engineering and Naval operations expert James Campbell as COO.

Building on record year-over-year growth, Campbell’s appointment further advances our strategic investments in the development of new supply chain engineering...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/10/cakeboxx-appoints-new-coo/

Vital Statistics for the 2021 100 Top Women in Shipping

Vital Statistics for the 2021 100 Top Women in Shipping

Anny Zade

By Anny Zade

We have not experienced anything like this and never witnessed or heard anything to be as closely followed as the international mega-spread talk, gossip and social media communication, as the aftermath of our third international 100 Top Women in Shipping. It was more than touching to see how women reacted in uploading the results and making presentations individually or in groups in many regions all over Planet Ocean....

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/07/vital-statistics-for-the-2021-100-top-women-in-shipping/

IMCA appoints director of client engagement Asia Pacific

IMCA appoints director of client engagement Asia Pacific

Jason Veerasingam, IMCA’s new Director of Client Engagement – Asia Pacific

The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has appointed Jason Veerasingam as Director of Client Engagement – Asia Pacific.

Jason Veerasingam is experienced in working with engineering consultants, leading EPC contractors and offshore service providers. In the last 25 years, his focus in the South East Asia market has enabled him...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/03/imca-appoints-director-of-client-engagement-asia-pacific/

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