Company appoints five-member BoD
Singapore headquartered SeaLead recently announced a series of strategic appointments at a time of continued growth and expansion in strategic regions, having achieved its operational goals both in terms of business performance and financial results, and increased its market share through expansion of new routes and connections in the container shipping markets regionally and globally.
SeaLead has appointed a five-member Board of Directors to provide strategic guidance and oversee the company’s ambitious growth plans. The Board brings a wealth of expertise, with a combined 180 years of industry experience, a testament to the calibre of its leadership.
The board consists of SC Chan, Chairman; Joachim Schlotfeldt, Board Member (non-executive); Kim Young So, Board Member (non-executive); Capt. Subhangshu Dutt, Board Member (non-executive) and Martin Kaalund, Board Member (non-executive).
At the inaugural meeting of the Board of Directors, two resolutions were passed: SC Chan has been appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors, and Suleyman Avci as Global Chief Executive Officer.
Long industry experience
Chan is a seasoned maritime executive with 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. gas, industrial infrastructure, mining, real estate, commodities, and transportation.
Suleyman Avci brings over three decades of industry experience. Prior to joining SeaLead as Vice President of Global Trade Management and Managing Director for Europe and Mediterranean, he held several other senior leadership roles.
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.
