DUBAI: P&O Maritime Logistics (POML), a leading marine solutions and logistics company, operated by DP World has appointed Martin Helweg as its new Chief Executive Officer.

For the past 3 years, Martin has been responsible for P&O Maritime Logistics’ global operations. He will report to Mike Bhaskaran, DP World’s Chief Operating Officer for Logistics and Technology.

Commenting on the appointment, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chairman and CEO of DP World, said:

“I am confident that Martin will lead P&O Maritime Logistics into the next stage of growth as part of DP World, strengthening the P&O brand which has more than 180 years of maritime history. P&O Maritime Logistics will continue to innovate to offer our customers a wide portfolio of services.

I would like to thank Rene Kofod-Olsen for his contribution to DP World during the transition of Topaz Energy and Marine into P&O Maritime Logistics, and wish him well for the future.”

Martin Helweg, Chief Executive Officer, P&O Maritime Logistics said: “P&O Maritime Logistics is uniquely positioned in the maritime logistics industry to reshape the market. DP World affords us global reach and strength and allows increased investments in the fleet and in technology and innovation. We will leverage these strengths, and our organization’s core capabilities and maritime legacy to change this industry and deliver maximum value to our stakeholders. I look forward to continuing to build on our healthy business profile, strengthen relationships with key customers and partners while maintaining our position as a market leader.”