Charles Menkhorst to steer expansion of Gulftainer in high-growth global markets
Gulftainer has announced the appointment of Charles Menkhorst as its new CEO. Former CEO Peter Richards will continue to serve on Gulftainer’s Board of Directors and lead the expansion of the company’s footprint in the United States as CEO, GT USA.
In his new role as CEO of Gulftainer, Menkhorst is tasked with oversight of the strategic growth of the company, which currently operates and manages ports and logistics businesses in its home base in the UAE, and internationally across Iraq, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and the USA.
“Charles Menkhorst brings a wealth of supply chain experience with him, which will prove invaluable in driving Gulftainer into its next chapter of growth. Charles will also lead Gulftainer’s digital transformation strategy and the development of sustainable infrastructure across our operations globally,” commented Badr Jafar, Chairman, Gulftainer and CEO, Crescent Enterprises.
“We have a team of empowered professionals who are ready to write the next chapter of Gulftainer’s globalization and develop new services to deliver world-class maritime supply chain solutions to our clients,” remarked Menkhorst.
With over 25 years of experience in the international maritime industry, Charles Menkhorst has served in several key roles for international conglomerates DHL Worldwide Express and APM Terminals. His previous role was Group CEO at Luxemburg-based ports infrastructure group Euroports.
Gulftainer is a privately owned, independent port operator and a subsidiary of Crescent Enterprises.
