- The creditors of HMM, South Korea’s flagship carrier, have got tongues wagging in Seoul with the choice of the line’s next CEO.
- Bae Jae-hoon has decided not to renew his contract with HMM after three years in the job with Kim Kyung-bae designated as his replacement from March 26.
A recent news article published in the Splash 247 by Sam Chambers states that choice of next HMM CEO sparks takeover speculation.
Hyundai Glovis
Kim was the CEO of another shipping line, Hyundai Glovis, for eight years through to 2017. Hyundai Glovis is owned by Hyundai Motors and the next CEO news has prompted local media to speculate that HMM’s creditors have found a buyer for the line finally.
HMM has been controlled by state-run Korea Development Bank (KDB) since it was bailed out in 2016. The bank has said repeatedly it is seeking to find a buyer for HMM.
Speculation about taking over HMM
Officials at both Hyundai Motors and Hyundai Glovis have this week denied any speculation about taking over HMM, a company formerly called Hyundai Merchant Marine.
In related news, another liner boss choosing to stay on rather than leave his post is Rolf Habben Jansen. The supervisory board of Hapag-Lloyd has agreed to an early extension of his contract until March 31 2027. Habben Jansen has been in charge at the Hamburg-based line since 2014.
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Source: Splash247
