New appointee has considerable experience in USA, Far East and Latin America
Gulftainer has named Fred Castonguay its new Group Chief Operating Officer. The appointment marks an important step in reiterating Gulftainer’s ambitions to strengthen its growing ports and logistics portfolio across the globe.
“We are pleased to welcome Fred Castonguay on board as Group Chief Operating Officer of Gulftainer. His expertise and strengths in terminal operations and leadership will continue to reinforce our global reputation,” said Peter Richards, Group Chief Executive Officer at Gulftainer.
Over nearly 25 years, Fred Castonguay has held several international positions in terminal operations. Prior to his new role, he was instrumental in driving the growth of Ports America Group as Vice President of Operations, and as President and Chief Operating Officer for Ports America Outer Harbour in Oakland, California.
Fred also served in senior executive positions with major terminal operators in US, China, Hong Kong and South America, where he was responsible for overseeing strategy enhancements, ensuring operational efficiencies, turning around underperforming portfolios, as well as participating in the due diligence process in high-value mergers and acquisitions.
“I am very excited to help lead Gulftainer into its next crucial phase of evolution with a focus on operational excellence,” said Castonguay on his appointment.
