PRESS RELEASE: Guy Platten to replace Hinchliffe as ICS Secretary-General

PRESS RELEASE: Following an extensive and rigorous selection procedure, the Board of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) announceD the appointment of Guy Platten to the role of Secretary General.

Esben Poulsson, ICS Chairman said: “This proved a difficult decision for us, as we interviewed several strong candidates. However, the decision to appoint Guy was taken unanimously by the Board. He will bring with him a broad range of skills including time at sea, demonstrable commercial success, and association work illustrated by his current successful tenure at the U.K. Chamber of Shipping.

Platten will be taking up the role in mid-2018 on a date to be confirmed later in the year.

In recognition of his long and invaluable contribution to the work of the ICS, Simon Bennett, currently Director Policy and External Relations, is promoted to a new position as Deputy Secretary General.

Read the full announcement on the ICS website

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