MSC announces Diego Aponte as president & CEO

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A recently announced the appointment of Mr. Diego Aponte as President and CEO.

"It is important that we keep looking forward and that we prepare the company for the future," said Mr. Gianluigi Aponte, founder of MSC. 

"The board and I firmly believe that Diego, supported by his senior management, will deliver continued success for MSC and its customers. We already have a number of projects underway which will help improve our overall service offering to clients, whilst improving our efficiencies. It is an exciting time for MSC."

Since joining MSC in 1997, Diego has worked in various functions across the business including Line Management where he managed all aspects of the trade. In recent years, Diego has taken more responsibility in the wider running of the company, serving as Vice President. As Chairman of TIL, Terminal Investment Limited, Diego has also overseen the growth and strategic direction of MSC's Port Division. 

MSC also announces that Mr. Gianluigi Aponte, previously President of MSC, would assume a new role as Group Executive Chairman. Mr. Aponte will continue to oversee all group related activities as well as supporting Diego in shaping the future of MSC.

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