Mark Hardiman will be the new chief executive officer (CEO) of Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), the major container port of Malaysia.
Hardiman, who has served the role of CEO at Port of Salalah in Oman, will replace Marco Neelsen, who steps down from the role after seven years.
Commenting on his new role, Hardiman said, “I am honoured to be part of PTP, an established regional transshipment hub with a long and successful track record in the industry. I look forward to working with the board of directors and the team and am confident in our ability to achieve our growth plans and further cement our strong relations with our clients.”
Port of Tanjung Pelepas is a joint venture between MMC Group (70%) and APM Terminals (30%).
Tan Sri Che Khalib Mohamad Noh, PTP chairman, stated, “Mark is a dynamic, values-driven business leader who has a diverse background of experiences and an excellent track record of delivery in the global port, maritime and logistics industry. PTP is looking forward to Mark realising the full potential of PTP as one of the leading regional transshipment hubs in the Straits of Malacca which delivers long-term growth and value for all its stakeholders.”
