| Oakland,
CA, London, Singapore, April 21, 2003: – Global supply chain management company
APL Logistics (APLL) has completed its senior management reorganization, begun
last year, with the appointment of Daniel C. Ryan as head of its Europe region,
based in London.
In making the announcement, APLL CEO, Hans Hickler, said, “The APLL organization
in Europe has grown by leaps and bounds. We now need to ensure we build on that
strong foundation and work with our customers to meet their needs. Dan’s skills
and experience will help us do that.”
Mr Ryan was most recently President of the Middle East region of APLL’s sister
company, APL. He has held a number of executive positions in the organization
including in the logistics area and has worked in the United States, the Middle
East and Asia.
He takes over from Vice President for Europe, Thomas Poulsen, who is leaving the
company.
“We are delighted Dan is joining our organization,” said Mr Hickler. “We are very
much focused on growing our capabilities in Europe, including leveraging the synergies
between the liner organization and our own where it provides a significant value-add
to customers and Dan will be a strong contributor to that effort.”
Mr Hickler thanked Mr Poulsen for his work in expanding the organization in Europe,
particularly through merger and acquisition activity, and wished him well for
the future.
Acting CEO of APL, Ron Widdows said, ”While we are sorry to see Dan leave APL
after more than 15 years, both APL and APLL will benefit from the sharing of experience.”
In related organizational changes, Mr Widdows also announced the appointment of
Ong Tuen Suan to the role of Regional Vice President for APL Middle East/East
Africa and Managing Director of APL United Arab Emirates (UAE), based in Dubai.
“The Middle East/East Africa region, which is being rolled back under one APL
Asia/Middle East umbrella, is a growing market for APL and with the changing political
environment in the region, there are some significant challenges ahead,” Mr Widdows
said.
“Suan’s 12 years experience, and in particular his most recent role as Vice President,
Liner Controller over the past three years, have developed his already strong
analytical and organizational skills and prepared him well for his new position.”
Mr Widdows said that, additionally, combining the regional leadership role with
that of head of APL UAE created useful synergies both commercially and operationally.
Mr Ong has worked in the United States, the Philippines and Singapore during his
career. He will report to APL’s head of Greater China, Brian Lutt, who is currently
also overseeing the re-combined Asia/Middle East region.
About APL and APL Logistics
APL provides customers around the world with container transportation services
through a network combining high-quality intermodal operations with state-of-the-art
information technology. APL
Logistics offers end-to-end supply chain management services enabled by leading
information technology. APL and APLL are wholly owned subsidiaries of Singapore-based
Neptune Orient Lines (NOL),
a global transportation and logistics company engaged in shipping and related
businesses.
Media Enquiries:
Americas:
Jerry Drelling, tel: +1-510-272-8208 or jerry_drelling@apl.com
Asia/Middle East:
Paul Barrett, tel: +65-6371-5541 or paul_barrett@apl.com
Europe:
Michael Haig, tel: +44-1737-248-300 or michael@isiscomms.com
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