Soren Toft, CEO of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, is the new Chair of the World Shipping Council, and Randy Chen, Vice Chairman of Wan Hai Lines, has been elected as its Vice Chair.The World Shipping Council (WSC) Board of Directors has elected Soren Toft, CEO of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, as the new Chair of the World Shipping Council Board. Randy Chen, Vice Chairman of Wan Hai Lines, has been elected Vice Chair.
WSC elects new Chair and Vice Chair
Soren Toft and Randy Chen will serve a two-year term, effective immediately. The new Chair and Vice Chair succeed Rolf Habben Jansen, CEO of Hapag-Lloyd AG, and Jeremy Nixon, CEO of ONE, who have served as co-Chairs of the WSC Board since November 2020.
WSC President and CEO Joe Kramek commented: ‘I am looking forward to working with Soren Toft and Randy Chen in their new roles. Both are esteemed leaders with a proven track record of driving innovation and sustainability in the global shipping industry.’
‘Their experience and expertise will be instrumental in continuing to develop the World Shipping Council as the united voice of liner shipping.’
He continued: ‘I also extend my sincere gratitude to Rolf Habben Jansen and Jeremy Nixon for their exceptional leadership over the past four years, during a critical time for the industry and WSC. Their commitment has been instrumental in the Council’s growth and development, strengthening its representation internationally and extending its scope of work.’
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Source: World Shipping Council
