Global shipping line, SeaLead, has announced a series of strategic appointments as part of its growth and expansion plan.
SeaLead has appointed a five-member Board of Directors to provide strategic guidance and oversee the company’s growth plans.
The board consists of:
- SC Chan, Chairman
- Joachim Schlotfeldt, Board Member (non-executive)
- Kim Young So, Board Member (non-executive)
- Subhangshu Dutt, Board Member (non-executive)
- Martin Kaalund, Board Member (non-executive)
At the inaugural meeting of the Board of Directors, two resolutions were passed: SC Chan was appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors, and Suleyman Avci as Global Chief Executive Officer.
Chan has over 35 years of industry experience. He started his career at sea and qualified as a master mariner in 1987, before joining OOCL where he held various positions, including the role of Regional Managing Director of OOCL Singapore.
He also served as the Chief Executive Officer of China Sonangol Group, which operated across a wide range of sectors including oil and gas, industrial infrastructure, mining, real estate, commodities, and transportation.
Speaking on the appointment of the Board of Directors, SC Chan said: “We are privileged to welcome such an accomplished group of professionals to our Board of Directors.
“Their combined expertise and strategic vision will be invaluable as we navigate the evolving landscape of the global shipping industry. This diverse and experienced board will play a crucial role in guiding SeaLead towards sustainable growth.”
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Suleyman Avci, Global Chief Executive Officer of SeaLead, brings over three decades of industry experience. Before joining SeaLead as Vice President of Global Trade Management and Managing Director for Europe and the Mediterranean, he held several senior leadership roles, including Managing Director of Arkas Line, Chief Business Development Officer at Arkas Group, and Chief Operating Officer at MAS Shipping in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Commenting on his new role, Avci said: “I look forward to taking SeaLead into its next chapter of growth, leveraging our robust financial position and strategic partnerships to continue our expansion into strategic regions, build strong teams under capable leadership, and strategically timing our investments to enhance our asset base.”
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As part of its commitment to growth, SeaLead has inaugurated a new office in its Singapore headquarters. The move provides a modern, collaborative environment that reflects the company’s forward-thinking approach and accommodates its expanding team.
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