SeaLead has announced the appointment of Mark Lee as Managing Director, SeaLead USA.
Mark succeeds Cas Pouderoyen who has stepped down from the position.
He brings over 28 years of experience in the shipping industry, including more than a decade within the US market.
Mark began his career with Hanjin Shipping, before advancing to SM Line where he held various senior roles, including Senior Vice President, Head Director Global Sales and Operations, and Vice President Managing Director Americas. Most recently, Mark was the Executive Managing Director for South Korea at OEC Group.
In his new role, Mark will work closely with SeaLead’s headquarters team in Singapore to advance commercial competencies, build and enhance customer relationships, and develop services to grow the company’s presence in the US. Additionally, Mark will oversee vendor and agency relationships.
Commenting on his new role, Mark Lee, Managing Director, SeaLead USA, said: “I am happy to be taking the helm at a time when we are boosting our capacity on Asia – US trade lane.
“This is an opportune time for SeaLead, and I look forward to working with our team to further establish our presence in this important market.”
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Commenting on the appointment, Suleyman Avci, Global Chief Executive Officer of SeaLead, said: “We are confident in extending SeaLead’s capabilities and reach with the appointment of Mark Lee.
“Mark brings a wealth of knowledge in liner shipping, making him well-suited to drive our efforts in the US and help execute our ambitious plans.”
