- Jack Mahoney has been named president and CEO of Westwood Shipping.
- He succeeded Guy Stephenson who retired as president and CEO in 2007.
- He brings a wealth of relevant experience and leadership skills to Westwood Shipping.
- He served as a vice president of Maersk’s automotive business and later with OOCL.
- Westwood is a wholly-owned subsidiary formed by a consortium of 3 Japanese companies.
According to an article published in Freight Waves, maritime industry veteran Jack Mahoney has been named president and CEO of Westwood Shipping Lines Inc. following a nationwide search.
Named new CEO
Mahoney, a 21-year Maersk executive, will succeed Guy Stephenson, who is retiring as president and CEO after serving in that role since 2007.
Stephenson, who will continue in a support role as executive adviser and general counsel, said Mahoney “brings a wealth of relevant experience and leadership skills to set Westwood’s next course. I am confident that Westwood will be in excellent hands.”
Mahoney most recently served as vice president of Maersk’s automotive business, based in New Jersey. Before that, he served three years as president of Maersk in Canada.
Sales and trade management roles
He began his transportation industry career in sales with Sea-Land and later transitioned into sales and trade management roles with OOCL before returning to Sea-Land. After Maersk acquired Sea-Land, Mahoney worked in sales and trade roles at various U.S. locations as well as Maersk’s headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Mahoney officially will join Westwood at its Puyallup, Washington, headquarters on Sept. 8. With about 90 employees, Westwood transports forest products as well as containerized, noncontainerized and oversized cargo to more than 20 ports in Japan, Korea, China, Canada, and the Pacific Northwest.
Westwood is a wholly-owned subsidiary of J-WeSco Ltd., formed by a consortium of three Japanese companies. The majority owner is Sumitomo Warehouse Co.
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Source: Freightwaves
