People & Company News
NKK Announces Changes
Japanese ship classification society Nippon Kaijikyokai (ClassNK) announced the following changes in its Executive Board of Directors effective March 1, 2008. Chairman and President Kenji Ogawa, Executive Vice President Yukio Tsudo, and Managing Director Kazunori Yamanaka have retired, resulting in three new appointments to the board. New Board � Chairman and President � Executive Vice President � Executive Vice President � Managing Director � Managing Director � Managing Director � Managing Director
Veson Nautical Expands
Veson Nautical, a software developer that delivers chartering, operations and accounting solutions for cargo transportation, is expanding its director level in Singapore as well as its project management and human resources personnel in the U.S. to keep pace with its continuing growth and to ensure that the needs of its customers are met. Additionally Veson has ramped up new training and post-implementation support for its current clients. Andy Lee, Veson's new Regional Director, Asia Pacific, comes to the company with more than 15 years experience in the enterprise software field. He has a strong track record in understanding client business processes and requirements, implementing tailormade solutions, and supporting customers post-installation. Per Ostman will be working in Veson's Boston headquarters as Project Manager. With a degree from Cornell University and solid communications background, he is well versed in adapting to ever-changing client needs using his technical expertise, a service orientation and innovative thinking. Sarah Taffee also joins the Boston team as Manager of Organization Development. Taffee is adept at developing strategies for creating and retaining positive corporate culture as well as formulating programs for professional development and new staff integration.
Mr. Noboru Ueda (previously Executive Vice President)* Mr. Tateo Kaji (previously Managing Director) Dr. Hiroshige Kitada (previously Managing Director) Mr. Fumio Imakita (unchanged) Mr. Toshitomo Matsui (newly appointed) Mr. Shosuke Kakubari (newly appointed) Dr. Takuya Yoneya (newly appointed)
Mr. Ogawa will remain with the Society in the role of Honorary Chairman and Mr. Tsudo will remain with the Society in the role of Senior Adviser to the Society. Noboru Ueda graduated from the Engineering Department of the University of Tokyo with a master's degree in Naval Architecture in March of 1969. In April of the same year, he joined Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) and was employed in the Hull Survey Section of the Hull Department. In 1980, he was promoted to Manager of the Society's Seattle Branch Office, where he served for seven years. In 1987, upon his return to Japan, he became a manager in the Hull Department at the Society's Head Office. In 1997, he was promoted to General Manager of the Hull Department. In 2002, he joined the Society's Board of Directors as a Managing Director and in 2006 he became Executive Vice President of the Society.
ACL Appoints Pilholski CFO
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The Board of Directors of American Commercial Lines Inc. announced the appointment of Thomas R. Pilholski to the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Pilholski, a CPA, has previously served as Chief Financial Officer of several public companies and has over 20 years of experience in senior financial roles.
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Johnson Joins CapRock
CapRock Communications appointed Keith Johnson as VP of corporate development, to oversee the company's expansion into new geographic regions and markets as it further strengthens its global services and capabilities.
TITAN rights what goes wrong.
When the Cougar Ace, a 55,328 GT car carrier loaded with over 4,700 new vehicles, was disabled at sea in July in the northern Pacific, TITAN was mobilized to keep the ship from sinking. She was dangerously listing at nearly 80 degrees to port. The USCG rescued 23 crew members. Then TITAN dispatched Crowley tugs Sea Victory and Gladiator to tow the Cougar Ace into a sheltered area of Dutch Harbor, Alaska, where the TITAN salvage team used pumps to dewater and stabilize the ship, bringing it upright so that it could be safely returned to its owners. You may never need us, but if disaster strikes, remember to call TITAN for response and results: 954-545-4143 (24 hours). USA 954-545-4143 UK 44 1273 515-555 SINGAPORE 65 62714277
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Two Join ASA Board
Cynthia Brown, President of the American Shipbuilding Association (ASA), announced that the Board of Directors of the ASA has appointed two Northrop Grumman executives as new members to the Board. They are Matthew J. Mulherin Vice President and General Manager of Newport News
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