Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) has announced the appointment of Chris Crookall as Vice President, Liner. Chris will be based in the company’s Liner Division, in Dubai and will report to Eddie Filus, SVP Liner.
A graduate of Newcastle University (U.K.), Chris comes with over 15 years’ experience in Liner Shipping starting as a trainee with P&O Nedlloyd before transferring to Maersk Line when they purchased PONL in 2006. With overseas assignments in The Netherlands, Brazil, Chile, U.S.A., Denmark, Mozambique and South Africa he has extensive worldwide experience.
SVP Eddie Filus stated, “2014 has started well for ISS’ Liner division with a number of key expansion projects in the pipeline which will grow our Liner business in strategically targeted locations. Chris’ addition to the team will enable ISS to explore and fast-track these opportunities.”