SeaLead liner specialist hires Mark Lee who spend many years in senior roles in Hanjin Shipping and SM Line at a time when the company is boosting its capacity on Asia – US trade lane.
The shipping line has appointed Mark Lee as managing director, SeaLead USA, who brings over 28 years of experience in the shipping industry, including more than a decade within the USA market.
Mr Lee succeeds Cas Pouderoyen who has stepped down from the position.
The new managing director began his career with Hanjin Shipping, before advancing to SM Line where he held various senior roles, including senior vice president, head director global sales and operations, and vice president managing director Americas.
Most recently, he was the executive managing director for South Korea at OEC Group.
Mark Lee, managing director of SeaLead USA, said: “This is an opportune time for SeaLead, and I look forward to working with our team to further establish our presence in this important market.”
In his new role, he will work closely with SeaLead’s headquarters team in Singapore to advance commercial competencies, build and enhance customer relationships, and develop services to grow the company’s presence in the USA.
Additionally, Mr Lee will oversee vendor and agency relationships.
Relatively new to the global shipping line sector, SeaLead has grown rapidly in recent years and is currently ranked number 16 by industry expert Alphaliner.
The company has successfully increased its market share, having expanded its operational capabilities and invested in people development and training.
SeaLead has recently made a series of strategic appointments, including its global chief executive officer, Suleyman Avci, and a five-member board of directors, SC Chan, Joachim Schlotfeldt, Kim Young So, Capt. Subhangshu Dutt and Martin Kaalund.
