Maritime Transport strengthens leadership team with four new appointments
Posted 17 Jan 2022
To support its growth plans this year, Maritime Transport Ltd. has strengthened its senior management team with a series of new appointments; the introduction of Michael Carr as General Manager – Property, and Craig Moore as General Manager – Commercial. Chris Lewis rejoins Maritime’s board of management as Deputy Chairman alongside newly-appointed Fleet Sales Director, Matt Heath.
Chris Lewis
With nearly forty years’ experience in the ports, terminals,
and shipping industry, Chris Lewis brings substantial expertise to the board,
having previously held senior positions at Hutchison Ports and DP World as UK
Chief Executive Officer. Chris has developed a strong relationship with
Maritime’s Group Executive Chairman, John Williams, and will support the
business to foster closer relationships with the ports industry whilst
contributing to the mentoring of the next generation of Maritime executives to
prepare the company for its exciting future.
Matt Heath
In June 2005, Matt Heath progressed from his operational
role at Maritime’s Tilbury depot to commence the fleet sales division,
Secondhand Trucks. As General Manager – Fleet Sales, Matt has successfully led Secondhand
Trucks for the last sixteen years, establishing it as one of the UK’s leading
reselling companies within the sector. A hands-on vehicle operator, Matt understands
the requirements of buyers and giving customers the right solution for their
business. He will continue to play a significant role in the sale of Maritime
vehicles as Fleet Sales Director, whilst focusing on alternative fuels to ensure Maritime is at the
forefront of evaluating alternative energy vehicles.
Craig Moore
Craig Moore has occupied roles at senior level in a career
that spans almost twenty years, including eRetailer, White Stores, where he was
Divisional Managing Director overseeing their logistics and warehousing
operations, and a fourteen-year spell at Tesco which saw him establish
distribution networks in the UK and Central Europe for some of the world’s
best-known brands. More recently, Craig worked for DP World as Head of Supply
Chain and Commercial, working with leading retailers, FMCG organisations,
shipping lines, and third-party logistics companies to reshape UK supply chains
and achieve environmental benefits. Reporting to Chris Lewis, Craig’s knowledge
of the UK supply chain and property markets will complement Maritime’s teams
across all divisions, and support the growth of the business.
Michael Carr
Michael Carr is a qualified Civil Engineer with eighteen
years’ experience delivering complex, politically-sensitive civil engineering
projects involving dams, reservoirs, coastal and river, local authority, and
high-speed highways. Michael joined Maritime from Jackson Civil Engineering
where he was a Contracts Manager for thirteen years. Additionally, he served
the Royal Navy, travelling the world as a mechanical and electrical engineer on
board nuclear submarines, carrying out both preventative and corrective
maintenance. Michael brings an extensive skillset to Maritime’s property
division at a time when the company has ambitious plans to upgrade and expand
its depot and rail terminal network.
John Williams, Group
Executive Chairman, Maritime Transport:
