From tug trainee to harbour master 
In July Captain Vuyani Ntsimango was appointed harbour master of the hub in Port Elizabeth (South Africa). Born and raised in Zwide, Gqeberha, Ntsimango began his career in 1999 as a cargo handler before serving in the South African Navy and later joining TNPA as a trainee... more
Annex annexes VP for tech and logistics
Annex Brands has promoted Brett Monson to become its first vice-president of technology and logistics, reflecting the company’s focus on expanding its technological footprint. Monson has been with Annex since 2011, following the acquisition of Navis Pack & Ship, and most... more
J.B. Hunt names Brad Delco CFO
J.B. Hunt Transport Services has appointed Brad Delco as chief financial officer and executive vice-president of finance, effective 1 September. Delco, who joined the company in 2019, previously served as senior vice-president of finance, overseeing investor relations,... more
From lingerie to denim
Levi Strauss & Co. has appointed Chris Callieri as senior vice-president and chief supply chain officer, effective 15 September. Reporting to president and CEO Michelle Gass, Callieri will oversee global supply chain operations for the Levi’s brand, including product... more
Abrupt leadership change at SC Ports
Barbara Melvin has resigned as president and CEO of the South Carolina Ports Authority after three years in the role, with the change taking effect immediately. Having joined SC Ports in 1998, she played a leading role in major infrastructure projects, including the Charleston... more
Ports of Indiana names first foreign trade director
Ports of Indiana has appointed Dexter Salenda as its first foreign trade and economic development director. The newly created role aims to expand the state’s foreign-trade zone programme and strengthen services for companies facing international trade and tariff... more
Amey fosters female leaders in infrastructure
Amey, a UK-based infrastructure and engineering services provider, has completed the fourth cohort of its "Women@Amey Leadership Development Programme", an 18-month initiative designed to strengthen female leadership in the sector. Since its launch in 2017, most... more
Saruhanoglu takes helm at DHL Supply Chain MEA
DHL Supply Chain has appointed Orkun Saruhanoglu as the first CEO for its newly created Middle East & Africa (MEA) region. Reporting to global CEO Hendrik Venter, he will focus on expanding DHL’s contract logistics services in sectors including technology, automotive,... more
Tiaca appoints China regional representative
The International Air Cargo Association (Tiaca) has appointed Fowler Wang as its regional representative in China, to strengthen its engagement in this key market. Wang, the founder and CEO of 'Summit Asia Events', established the 'China Cargo Summit' as a leading industry... more
Aersale names SVP and counsel
Aersale, a Nasdaq-listed provider of aviation products and services, has appointed Paul Hechenberger as senior vice-president, general counsel and corporate secretary. Hechenberger brings over 40 years of legal and aerospace experience with him, having held senior roles at... more